Heat Acclimation in Females

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-55
SponsorTrinity Western University

About this trial

Heat acclimation is when you repeatedly exposure yourself to heat so that your body adapts and better tolerates heat.

This project will determine if completing a heat acclimation maintenance period after heat acclimation is more beneficial than heat acclimating alone for exercise performance in the heat. To determine this, participants will exercise in the heat before heat acclimation, after heat acclimation, and after heat acclimation maintenance. Researchers will assess the heart's pumping capacity, blood volume, body temperature, and exercise performance to determine which approach is more effective.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Familiar with the sport of cycling and own a bicycle and smart trainer (or a trainer and a power meter).

Endurance athlete or currently engaging in endurance exercise

Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) greater than 40 ml/kg/min

Between the ages of 18 and 55

Disqualifiers

Unable to exercise

Previous or current heat intolerance

Pregnant

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Heat exposure
  • Control group

Treatment groups

14 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators