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Consensus Recommendations on Training and Competing in the Heat.
Sébastien Racinais1, Juan-Manuel Alonso, Aaron J Coutts
1Aspetar, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Research and Education Centre, PO Box 29222, Doha, Qatar, sebastien.racinais@aspetar.com.
Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|May 24, 2015
Summary
Optimize athletic performance in hot conditions by heat acclimatizing for 1-2 weeks. Athletes should stay hydrated and use cooling strategies to minimize physiological strain during exercise in the heat.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Environmental Physiology
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Exercising in hot conditions causes physiological strain, potentially impairing endurance.
- Thermoregulatory responses are critical for maintaining performance during heat exposure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide current recommendations for optimizing athletic performance in hot environments.
- To address strategies for athletes, event organizers, and governing bodies.
Main Methods:
- This consensus statement synthesizes existing research and expert opinion.
- Recommendations are based on physiological principles of heat acclimatization and hydration.
Main Results:
- Heat acclimatization, involving repeated exercise-heat exposures over 1-2 weeks, is the most effective strategy.
- Maintaining hydration and utilizing cooling strategies (e.g., cooling vests) are crucial.
- Event organizers must provide adequate facilities (shade, cooling, hydration) and scheduling considerations.
Conclusions:
- Athletes can significantly improve heat performance through acclimatization, hydration, and cooling.
- Organized sporting events require planning to mitigate heat-related risks.
- Sport governing bodies should consider extended recovery periods for events in the heat.
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