Summary
Dr. Craig Heller from Stanford explains his groundbreaking research on palmar cooling and thermoregulation. He discusses the mechanisms behind heat-related fatigue and how strategic cooling can enhance performance.
Key Points
- Core temperature rise is a major limiter of exercise performance
- Glabrous skin (palms) provides fastest route to cool core
- Too cold causes vasoconstriction - must use moderate temps
- Effects are immediate and dramatic in research settings
- Heat stroke prevention applications
- Military and athletic applications