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Willmott AGB, James CA, Hayes M, Maxwell NS, Roberts J, Gibson OR. The reliability of a portable steam sauna pod for the whole-body passive heating of humans. J Therm Biol 2023; 118:103743. [PMID: 37979477 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Passive heating is receiving increasing attention within human performance and health contexts. A low-cost, portable steam sauna pod may offer an additional tool for those seeking to manipulate physiological (cardiovascular, thermoregulatory and sudomotor) and perceptual responses for improving sporting or health profiles. This study aimed to 1) report the different levels of heat stress and determine the pods' inter-unit reliability, and 2) quantify the reliability of physiological and perceptual responses to passive heating. METHOD In part 1, five pods were assessed for temperature and relative humidity (RH) every 5 min across 70 min of heating for each of the 9 settings. In part 2, twelve males (age: 24 ± 4 years) completed two 60 min trials of passive heating (3 × 20 min at 44 °C/99% RH, separated by 1 week). Heart rate (HR), rectal (Trectal) and tympanic temperature (Ttympanic) were recorded every 5 min, thermal comfort (Tcomfort) and sensation (Tsensation) every 10 min, mean arterial pressure (MAP) at each break period and sweat rate (SR) after exiting the pod. RESULTS In part 1, setting 9 provided the highest temperature (44.3 ± 0.2 °C) and longest time RH remained stable at 99% (51±7 min). Inter-unit reliability data demonstrated agreement between pods for settings 5-9 (intra-class correlation [ICC] >0.9), but not for settings 1-4 (ICC <0.9). In part 2, between-visits, high correlations, and low typical error of measurement (TEM) and coefficient of variation (CV) were found for Trectal, HR, MAP, SR, and Tcomfort, but not for Ttympanic or Tsensation. A peak Trectal of 38.09 ± 0.30 °C, HR of 124 ± 15 b min-1 and a sweat loss of 0.73 ± 0.33 L were reported. No between-visit differences (p > 0.05) were observed for Trectal, Ttympanic, Tsensation or Tcomfort, however HR (+3 b.min-1) and MAP (+4 mmHg) were greater in visit 1 vs. 2 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Portable steam sauna pods generate reliable heat stress between-units. The highest setting (44 °C/99% RH) also provides reliable but modest adjustments in physiological and perceptual responses.
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- A G B Willmott
- Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences (CCSES), Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK; Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK.
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- Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), Hong Kong; Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University. Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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- Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences (CCSES), Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Centre for Physical Activity in Health and Disease (CHPAD), Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK
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Barwood MJ, Gibson OR, Gillis DJ, Jeffries O, Morris NB, Pearce J, Ross ML, Stevens C, Rinaldi K, Kounalakis SN, Riera F, Mündel T, Waldron M, Best R. Menthol as an Ergogenic Aid for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games: An Expert-Led Consensus Statement Using the Modified Delphi Method. Sports Med 2020; 50:1709-1727. [PMID: 32623642 PMCID: PMC7497433 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-020-01313-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Menthol topical application and mouth rinsing are ergogenic in hot environments, improving performance and perception, with differing effects on body temperature regulation. Consequently, athletes and federations are beginning to explore the possible benefits to elite sport performance for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, which will take place in hot (~ 31 °C), humid (70% RH) conditions. There is no clear consensus on safe and effective menthol use for athletes, practitioners, or researchers. The present study addressed this shortfall by producing expert-led consensus recommendations. METHOD Fourteen contributors were recruited following ethical approval. A three-step modified Delphi method was used for voting on 96 statements generated following literature consultation; 192 statements total (96/96 topical application/mouth rinsing). Round 1 contributors voted to "agree" or "disagree" with statements; 80% agreement was required to accept statements. In round 2, contributors voted to "support" or "change" their round 1 unaccepted statements, with knowledge of the extant voting from round 1. Round 3 contributors met to discuss voting against key remaining statements. RESULTS Forty-seven statements reached consensus in round 1 (30/17 topical application/rinsing); 14 proved redundant. Six statements reached consensus in round 2 (2/4 topical application/rinsing); 116 statements proved redundant. Nine further statements were agreed in round 3 (6/3 topical application/rinsing) with caveats. DISCUSSION Consensus was reached on 62 statements in total (38/24 topical application/rinsing), enabling the development of guidance on safe menthol administration, with a view to enhancing performance and perception in the heat without impairing body temperature regulation.
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- M J Barwood
- Department of Sport, Health and Nutrition, Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD, UK.
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- Centre for Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation (CHPER), Department Life Sciences, Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UK
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Sport and Movement Science, Salem State University, Salem, MA, 01970, USA
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- School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Catherine Cookson Building, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Performance Nutrition Technical Lead, High Performance Sport New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce, 2617, Australia
- Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Hogbin Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
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- Laboratoire ACTES (EA3596), Université des Antilles et de la Guyane, BP 250, 97157, Pointe-à-Pitre, France
- Arkea Samsic Pro Cycling Team, 35170, Bruz, France
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- Faculty of Physical and Cultural Education, Evelpidon Hellenic Army Academy, Vari, Greece
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- UPRES EA 35-96, UFR-STAPS, Université des Antilles et de la Guyane, BP 250, 97157, Pointe à Pitre Cedex, France
- Laboratoire Performance Santé Altitude, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, UFR Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives, 7 avenue Pierre de Coubertin, 66120, Font-Romeu, France
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- School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Palmerston, New Zealand
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- College of Engineering, Applied Sports Science Technology and Medicine Research Centre (A-STEM), Swansea University Bay Campus, Swansea, Wales, UK
- School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance, Waikato Institute of Technology, Hamilton, 3200, New Zealand
- School of Health and Social Care, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, UK
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Wright TA, Parry C, Gibson OR, Francis-Jones RJA, Mosley PJ. Resource-efficient frequency conversion for quantum networks via sequential four-wave mixing. Opt Lett 2020; 45:4587-4590. [PMID: 32797016 DOI: 10.1364/ol.398408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We report a resource-efficient scheme in which a single pump laser was used to achieve frequency conversion by Bragg-scattering four-wave mixing in a photonic crystal fiber. We demonstrate bidirectional conversion of coherent light between Sr+2P1/2→2D3/2 emission wavelength at 1092 nm and the telecommunication C band with conversion efficiencies of 4.2% and 37% for up- and down-conversion, respectively. We discuss how the scheme may be viably scaled to meet the temporal, spectral, and polarization stability requirements of a hybrid light-matter quantum network.
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Gibson OR, Wrightson JG, Hayes M. Intermittent sprint performance in the heat is not altered by augmenting thermal perception via L-menthol or capsaicin mouth rinses. Eur J Appl Physiol 2018; 119:653-664. [PMID: 30580384 PMCID: PMC6394657 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-018-4055-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Purpose Cooling sensations elicited by mouth rinsing with L-menthol have been reported as ergogenic. Presently, responses to L-menthol mouth rinsing during intermittent sprint performance (ISP) in the heat are unknown and the impact of increased thermal perception on ISP via capsaicin has also not been quantified. This experiment aimed to identify whether eliciting cooling/warming sensations via L-menthol/capsaicin would alter ISP in the heat. Method Fourteen participants (mass = 72 ± 9 kg, \documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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\begin{document}$$\dot {V}{{\text{O}}_{2{\text{peak}}}}$$\end{document}V˙O2peak = 3.30 ± 0.90 L min−1), undertook four experimental trials, involving 40 min of ISP in hot conditions (40.2 ± 0.6 °C, 42 ± 2% R.H.) with mouth rinsing (25 mL, 6 s) at the protocol onset, and every 10 min thereafter. Cooling (0.01% L-menthol; MEN), warming (0.2% capsaicin; CAP), placebo (0.3 sham-CHO; PLA), and control (water; CON) mouth rinses were utilized. Performance was quantified via power (PP) and work done (WD) during sprints. Heart rate (HR), core (Trec) and skin (Tskin) temperature, perceived exertion (RPE), thermal sensation (Tsens), and comfort (Tcom) were measured at 10 min intervals. Sweat rate (whole-body sweat rate) was calculated from ∆mass. Result PP reduced over time (P < 0.05); however, no change was observed between trials for PP or WD (P > 0.05). Tcom increased over time and was lower in MEN (2.7 ± 1.1; P < 0.05) with no difference between CAP (3.1 ± 1.2), PLA (3.2 ± 1.3) and CON (3.1 ± 1.3). RPE, Tsens HR, Trec, and Tskin increased over time (P < 0.05) with no between trial differences (P > 0.05). Conclusion Despite improved thermal comfort via L-menthol, ISP did not improve. Capsaicin did not alter thermal perception or ISP. The reduction in ISP over time in hot conditions is not influenced by thermal perception. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00421-018-4055-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- O R Gibson
- Centre for Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK. .,Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK.
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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Mee JA, Gibson OR, Tuttle JA, Taylor L, Watt PW, Doust J, Maxwell NS. Leukocyte Hsp72 mRNA transcription does not differ between males and females during heat acclimation. Temperature (Austin) 2016; 3:549-556. [PMID: 28090558 DOI: 10.1080/23328940.2016.1214336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Revised: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Purpose: Thermotolerance is an acquired state of increased cytoprotection achieved following single or repeated exposures to heat stress, in part characterized by changes in the intracellular 72 kda heat shock protein (HSP72; HSPA1A). Females have demonstrated reduced exercise induced HSP72 in comparison to males. This study examined sex differences in heat shock protein 72 messenger ribonucleic acid (Hsp72 mRNA) transcription during heat acclimation (HA) to identify whether sex differences were a result of differential gene transcription. Methods: Ten participants (5M, 5F) performed 10, 90 min controlled hyperthermia [rectal temperature (Tre) ≥ 38.5°C] HA sessions over 12 d. Leukocyte Hsp72 mRNA was measured pre and post D1, D5, and D10, via Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-QPCR). Results: HA was evidenced by a reduction in resting Tre (-0.4 ± 0.5°C) and resting heart rate [(HR); -13 ± 7 beats.min-1] following HA (p ≤ 0.05). During HA no difference (p > 0.05) was observed in ΔTre between males (D1 = 1.5 ± 0.2°C; D5 = 1.6 ± 0.4°C; D10 = 1.8 ± 0.3°C) and females (D1 = 1.5 ± 0.5°C; D5 = 1.4 ± 0.2°C; D10 = 1.8 ± 0.3°C). This was also true of mean Tre demonstrating equality of thermal stimuli for mRNA transcription and HA. There were no differences (p > 0.05) in Hsp72 mRNA expression between HA sessions or between males (D1 = +1.8 ± 1.5-fold; D5 = +2.0 ± 1.0 fold; D10 = +1.1 ± 0.4-fold) and females (D1 = +2.6 ± 1.8-fold; D5 = +1.8 ± 1.4-fold; D10 = +0.9 ± 1.9-fold). Conclusions: This experiment demonstrates that there is no difference in Hsp72 mRNA increases during HA between sexes when controlled hyperthermia HA is utilised. Gender specific differences in exercise-induced HSP72 reported elsewhere likely result from post-transcriptional events.
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- J A Mee
- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Welkin Human Performance Laboratories, Denton Road, Eastbourne, UK; School of Sport, Health, and Exercise Science, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Welkin Human Performance Laboratories, Denton Road, Eastbourne, UK; Centre for Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation (CHPER), Brunel University, London, UK
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- Muscle Cellular and Molecular Physiology (MCMP) and Applied Sport and Exercise Science (ASEP) Research Groups, Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR), University of Bedfordshire , Bedford, UK
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- ASPETAR, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre, Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar; School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Welkin Human Performance Laboratories , Denton Road , Eastbourne, UK
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Welkin Human Performance Laboratories , Denton Road , Eastbourne, UK
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, University of Brighton, Welkin Human Performance Laboratories , Denton Road , Eastbourne, UK
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Turner G, Gibson OR, Watt PW, Pringle JSM, Richardson AJ, Maxwell NS. The time course of endogenous erythropoietin, IL-6, and TNFα in response to acute hypoxic exposures. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2016; 27:714-723. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.12700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- G. Turner
- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
- English Institute of Sport; EIS Performance Centre; Loughborough University; Loughborough UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- English Institute of Sport; EIS Performance Centre; Loughborough University; Loughborough UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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Ruddock AD, Thompson SW, Hudson SA, James CA, Gibson OR, Mee JA. Combined active and passive heat exposure induced heat acclimation in a soccer referee before 2014 FIFA World Cup. Springerplus 2016; 5:617. [PMID: 27330883 PMCID: PMC4870546 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-2298-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The 2014 FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil, where the climatic conditions presented a significant thermoregulatory and perceptual challenge to those unfamiliar with the heat and humidity. CASE PRESENTATION This case report documents the adaptation induced by a novel mixed methods (isothermic and passive) heat acclimation (HA) regime for a northern European professional soccer match official prior to the tournament. The intervention involved 13 HA sessions over an 18 day period comprising five isothermic HA sessions whereby intermittent running was used to target and maintain tympanic temperature (Tytemp) at 38 °C for 90 min, and seven passive HA sessions of 48 °C water bathing for 30 min. The athlete performed a heat stress test (HST) (35 min running at four incremental intensities in 30 °C) and a repeated high-intensity running test (as many 30 s self-paced efforts as possible, to a maximum of 20, with 30 s passive recovery) before and after the intervention. The mixed methods HA regime increased plasma volume (+7.1 %), and sweat loss (+0.9 L h(-1)), reduced exercising Tytemp (-0.6 °C), and mean body temperature (-0.5 °C). High-intensity running performance improved after HA (+29 %), as did the perception of thermal comfort during exercise (-0.3 units). CONCLUSION This data evidences the effectiveness of a practical, mixed methods HA strategy, remotely implemented around training and competition, at inducing the heat acclimation phenotype in a high-level soccer match official.
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- A D Ruddock
- A016 Collegiate Hall, Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 2BP UK
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- Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, A209 Collegiate Hall, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Eccelsall Road, Sheffield, S10 2BP UK
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- Department of Sport, Health and Nutrition, Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory, Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), University of Brighton, Welkin Laboratories, Denton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7SR UK
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- Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance (CSMHP), Heinz Wolff Building, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH UK
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- School of Sport and Health Sciences, George Building, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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Willmott AGB, Gibson OR, Hayes M, Maxwell NS. The effects of single versus twice daily short term heat acclimation on heat strain and 3000m running performance in hot, humid conditions. J Therm Biol 2016; 56:59-67. [PMID: 26857978 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Endurance performances are impaired under conditions of elevated heat stress. Short term heat acclimation (STHA) over 4-6 days can evoke rapid adaptation, which mitigate decrements in performance and alleviate heat strain. This study investigated the efficacy of twice daily heat acclimation (TDHA) compared to single session per day heat acclimation (SDHA) and normothermic training, at inducing heat acclimation phenotype and its impact upon running performance in hot, humid conditions. Twenty one, moderately trained males were matched and assigned to three groups; SDHA (mean±SD) (peak oxygen consumption [V̇O2peak] 45.8±6.1mLkg(-1)min(-1), body mass 81.3±16.0kg, stature 182±3cm), TDHA (46.1±7.0mLkg(-1)min(-1), 80.1±11.9kg, 178±4cm) or control (CON) (47.1±3.5mLkg(-1)min(-1), 78.6±16.7kg, 178±4cm). Interventions consisted of 45min cycling at 50% V̇O2peak, once daily for 4d (SDHA) and twice daily for 2d (TDHA), in 35°C, 60% relative humidity (RH), and once daily for 4 days (CON) in 21°C, 40% RH. Participants completed a pre- and post-intervention 5km treadmill run trial in 30°C, 60% RH, where the first 2km were fixed at 40% V̇O2peak and the final 3km was self-paced. No statistically significant interaction effects occurred within- or between-groups over the 2-4 days intervention. While within-group differences were found in physiological and perceptual measures during the fixed intensity trial post-intervention, they did not statistically differ between-groups. Similarly, TDHA (-36±34s [+3.5%]) and SDHA (-26±28s [+2.8%]) groups improved 3km performances (p=0.35), but did not differ from CON (-6±44s [+0.6%]). This is the first study to investigate the effects of HA twice daily and compare it with traditional single session per day STHA. These STHA protocols may have the ability to induce partial adaptive responses to heat stress and possibly enhance performance in environmentally challenging conditions, however, future development is warranted to optimise the administration to provide a potent stimuli for heat adaptation in athletic and military personnel within a rapid regime.
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- A G B Willmott
- Centre of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, School of Sport and Service Management, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK.
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- Centre of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, School of Sport and Service Management, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK; Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance (CSMHP), Brunel University, London, UK
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- Centre of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, School of Sport and Service Management, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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- Centre of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), Environmental Extremes Laboratory, School of Sport and Service Management, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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Richardson AJ, Gibson OR. Simulated hypoxia does not further improve aerobic capacity during sprint interval training. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2015; 55:1099-1106. [PMID: 25028984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the use of hypoxic sprint interval training (SIT) for the improvement of aerobic capacity. METHOD Twenty-seven participants (mean±SD), age 21±1 yrs, body mass 72.4±9.7 kg and height 175±7 cm, completed an V̇O2peak Incremental Exercise Test and time to exhaustion (TTE) trial (80% V̇O2peak) pre and post SIT. Participants were randomly assigned to either, control (CONT), normoxic (NORM) or hypoxic (FiO2: 0.15) (HYP) conditions. SIT involved 30 s sprints interspersed with 4 min rest. The number of sprints progressed from four to seven over six sessions separated by 1-2 days rest. Two-way mixed design ANOVA was performed to determine changes between conditions. RESULTS V̇O2peak improved (P<0.05) pre to post SIT in NORM (11.2±10.8%) and HYP (10.9±6.2%), but not CONT (0.7±14.3%). TTE post SIT was significantly improved from pre SIT in NORM and HYP but not CONT (CONT=1±6, NORM=56±25, HYP=34±25%, P<0.05). Peak and recovery heart rate was lower in NORM (P<0.05) than HYP as SIT sessions progressed. SpO2 (%) was lower in HYP (86.1±4.3%) compared to NORM (97.1±0.7%), decreasing within all HYP sessions, and increasing with SIT. CONCLUSION Hypoxic and normoxic SIT caused improvement in V̇O2peak and TTE compared to a control. Hypoxic SIT did not cause further improvements, indicating hypoxia based SIT offers no additional benefit for improvement of endurance performance.
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK - a.j.
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Mee JA, Gibson OR, Doust J, Maxwell NS. A comparison of males and females' temporal patterning to short- and long-term heat acclimation. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2015; 25 Suppl 1:250-8. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.12417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- J. A. Mee
- University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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Gibson OR, Mee JA, Taylor L, Tuttle JA, Watt PW, Maxwell NS. Isothermic and fixed-intensity heat acclimation methods elicit equal increases in Hsp72 mRNA. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2015; 25 Suppl 1:259-68. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.12430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- O. R. Gibson
- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); Welkin Human Performance Laboratories; University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); Welkin Human Performance Laboratories; University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Muscle Cellular and Molecular Physiology (MCMP) and Applied Sport and Exercise Science (ASEP) Research Groups; Department of Sport Science and Physical Activity; Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR); University of Bedfordshire; Brighton UK
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- Muscle Cellular and Molecular Physiology (MCMP) and Applied Sport and Exercise Science (ASEP) Research Groups; Department of Sport Science and Physical Activity; Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR); University of Bedfordshire; Brighton UK
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); Welkin Human Performance Laboratories; University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); Welkin Human Performance Laboratories; University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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James CA, Richardson AJ, Watt PW, Gibson OR, Maxwell NS. Physiological responses to incremental exercise in the heat following internal and external precooling. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2015; 25 Suppl 1:190-9. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.12376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- C. A. James
- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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- Environmental Extremes Laboratory; Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME); University of Brighton; Eastbourne UK
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Turner G, Gibson OR, Maxwell NS. Simulated moderate hypoxia reduces intermittent sprint performance in games players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2014; 54:566-574. [PMID: 25270776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Exercise at altitude places additional physiological stress on the individual in comparison with sea-level performance. This study examines the effect of a moderate hypoxic environment (FiO2=~17%) on intermittent sprint exercise performance. METHODS Nine male games players completed two consecutive sets of a 40 minute cycling intermittent sprint protocol (CISP×2) in a hypoxic (HYP; FiO2=~17%) and normoxic (NORM; FiO2=~21%) environment. During each sprint peak power output (PPO; the highest power during each 5 s sprint), mean power output (MPO; the average power during the 3 s sprint) were measured and total work done (WD; force applied from the highest 3 s period of power output) was calculated. Physiological responses were recorded throughout the testing procedure. RESULTS Reductions were found in PPO (944±155 vs. 983±167 W), MPO (900±176 vs. 853±177 W) and WD (102±20 vs. 108±20 kJ) during the CISP×2 (P<0.05) at HYP compared to NORM. Reductions in PPO, MPO and WD were also found between the 1st half and 2nd half CISP (P<0.05) and there was a greater decline from the 1st half CISP to the 2nd half CISP in PPO, MPO and WD at HYP. Heart rate was higher and peripheral arterial oxygen saturation lower during HYP compared to NORM (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Moderate hypoxia significantly reduced PPO (~4%), MPO (~5%) and WD (~5%) compared to normoxia. The results suggest athletes will be at a disadvantage when performing intermittent sprinting at moderate altitude.
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- G Turner
- Exercise and Environmental Physiology School of Sport and Service Management University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK -
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