Craig Heller

Dr. Craig Heller, a biology professor at Stanford and expert in temperature regulation, shares fascinating insights into the best cooling methods for enhancing athletic performance. He explains why typical cooling techniques, like ice packs, fall short and highlights the effectiveness of targeting glabrous skin areas—the palms and soles—for optimal heat release. Listeners will learn how these innovative cooling protocols can boost both short-term performance and long-term training adaptation, making heat management essential for athletes.

Dr. Craig Heller, a Professor of Biology at Stanford and an expert in temperature regulation, shares groundbreaking insights into how temperature impacts both performance and health. He discusses effective cooling techniques that can enhance endurance and weight training, significantly boosting athletic performance. Heller reveals the science behind cooling technology that reduces muscle soreness and improves cognitive function. Listeners learn how to apply these principles for themselves—and even for their pets—to optimize overall well-being.