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Active Heat Acclimation Training Offered Better Results in Thermal Rooms in Basic-Training Troops: A Prospective
Lei Liu1, Ya-Lin Kong2, Li-Hao Xue3
1Intensive Care Unit, Air Force Medical University, Air Force Medical Center, PLA, Beijing, China.
Summary
Mobile thermal rooms effectively screen and train heat tolerance in new soldiers. Both active and passive heat acclimation improve physiological responses, with active training offering greater comfort.
Area of Science:
- Military Medicine
- Environmental Physiology
- Thermal Physiology
Background:
- Heat acclimation is vital for preventing heatstroke in military personnel.
- Traditional methods are impractical for military training environments.
- Novel approaches are needed for effective heat tolerance preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish mobile cabin-type thermal rooms for heat acclimation training in basic-training troops.
- To evaluate the efficacy of active versus passive heat acclimation.
- To assess physiological and comfort responses to heat exposure.
Main Methods:
- Mobile thermal rooms were constructed in basic-training facilities.
- New soldiers underwent heat tolerance screening.
- Soldiers with poor heat tolerance were randomized into active or passive training groups.
Main Results:
- 1326 soldiers were screened; 134 (10.1%) had poor heat tolerance.
- Both active and passive training groups showed significant physiological improvements (P < .05).
- Active training resulted in greater subjective comfort (P < .05).
Conclusions:
- Mobile cabin-type thermal rooms offer a viable method for heat tolerance screening and training.
- Both active and passive heat acclimation enhance heat tolerance.
- Active heat acclimation may provide superior comfort for soldiers in hot climates.
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