The Real Science of Sport Podcast How Far Can You Push the Human Body? Lessons from a Royal Marine Doctor
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Nov 26, 2024 Dr. Ross Hemingway, a Sports & Exercise Medicine Doctor at the UK's Commando Training Centre for Royal Marines, shares gripping insights into extreme military training. He discusses the fine line between physical limits and survival, emphasizing the critical role of medical professionals. Topics include managing exertional heat illness and the importance of resilience among recruits. With thrilling anecdotes about overcoming extreme conditions and the mental toughness required for elite training, Hemingway highlights lessons applicable to both military and sports endurance.
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Heat Illness Underdiagnosed
- Exertional heat illness is underdiagnosed in military, elite sports, and amateur athletics.
- It poses significant morbidity and mortality risks, often mistaken for other issues like pollution.
Paris Triathlon Heat Illness
- The 2024 Paris men's triathlon saw numerous collapses at the finish, wrongly attributed to pollution.
- It highlighted how athletes, pushing their limits, exhibit exertional heat illness symptoms like vomiting.
Heat Strain vs. Illness
- Exertional heat illness isn't just feeling hot; it's a spectrum.
- Doctors primarily focus on the point where it becomes a medical problem, requiring clinical attention.