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Effect of a practical neck cooling device on core temperature during exercise.

N F Gordon1, G M Bogdanffy, J Wilkinson

  • 1Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, TX 75230.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
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A practical neck cooling device reduced core body temperature and sweat rates during strenuous exercise. This finding suggests potential benefits for athletes seeking to manage thermal stress during intense physical activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Thermoregulation

Background:

  • Previous research shows head and neck cooling reduces exercise thermal stress.
  • Prior studies used low-intensity exercise and impractical devices.
  • Need exists for practical cooling solutions during recreational exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a practical neck cooling device on core temperature during strenuous exercise.
  • To assess the efficacy of a commercially available neck cooling device.

Main Methods:

  • 10 male endurance athletes completed a 45-min submaximal run in a randomized cross-over design.
  • Participants ran with and without a practical neck cooling device.
  • Rectal temperature and sweat rates were measured under controlled environmental conditions (21°C dry bulb, 17°C wet bulb).

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Main Results:

  • Neck cooling significantly reduced rectal temperature rise by 9.5% (0.21°C).
  • Sweat rates decreased by 6.4% (92 ml/h) with neck cooling.
  • Exercise heart rate and perceived exertion were not significantly affected.

Conclusions:

  • A practical neck cooling device can reduce thermal strain during strenuous exercise.
  • The observed reductions in core temperature and sweat rate indicate potential benefits for athletes.
  • Neck cooling offers a viable strategy for managing exercise-induced hyperthermia.