Taurine: The Secret Weapon for Conquering Heat in Endurance Sports?
I bet you've already been there; maybe you were running on a hot day, cycling indoors or in a warm gym. Gradually, without you realising, the effort became harder. If you were wear...
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Alistair Brownlee on Heat Acclimation: From Beijing Lessons to Your Body's Heat Armour
My heat prep has evolved over my career: from minimal sessions as "insurance" for London 2012, to saunas/heated bathrooms for Rio 2016 – plus overdressing, hot baths, sealed tents, and painting sui...
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When Heat Takes Control: My Two Close Calls and the Science of Fatigue
Heat has delivered some of my toughest racing lessons: Beijing 2008's gradual fade while leading the Olympic triathlon (to finish 12th), and London 2010's sudden blackout from exertional heat strok...
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Where Does All the Energy Go? Understanding Human Mechanical Efficiency and Heat in Sport
Human beings are remarkably adaptable but surprisingly inefficient at converting food energy into athletic performance. During exercise, only about 20–25% of the energy produced by the muscles is t...
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