A rise in body core temperature and loss of body water via sweating are natural
consequences of prolonged exercise in the heat. This review provides a comprehensive and …

In recent years, there has been a significant expansion in female participation in endurance
(road and trail) running. The often reported sex differences in maximal oxygen uptake (V …

Exercise-induced increases in core body temperature could negative impact performance
and may lead to development of heat-related illnesses. The use of cooling techniques prior …

Respiratory and gastrointestinal infections limit an athlete's availability to train and compete.
To better understand how sick an athlete will become when they have an infection, a …

This document presents the recommendations developed by the IOC Medical and Scientific
Commission and several international federations (IF) on the protection of athletes …

The participation of women in physically strenuous athletic and occupational tasks has
increased substantially in the past decade. Female sex steroids have influences on …

New Findings What is the topic of this review? Exertional heat stroke epidemiology in sport
and military settings, along with common risk factors and strategies and policies designed to …

Purpose To characterise hydration, cooling, body mass loss, and core (Tcore) and skin (Tsk)
temperatures during World Athletics Championships in hot-humid conditions. Methods …

International competition inevitably presents logistical challenges for athletes. Events such
as the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games require further consideration given historical climate data …

Background: A majority of high profile international sporting events, including the coming
2020 Tokyo Olympics, are held in warm and humid conditions. When exercising in the heat …