Methods, advantages, and limitations of body cooling for exercise performance.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Precooling studies confirm that increasing body heat is a limiting factor during exercise. However, it seems that precooling is only beneficial for endurance exercise of up to 30-40 minutes rather than intermittent or short duration exercise.
Medical subject headings
- Body Temperature Regulation
- Exercise
- Hypothermia, Induced
- Physical Education and Training
- Task Performance and Analysis