Abstract
Intermittent-sprint performance is reduced in hot environments and the impairment occurs without significant difference in metabolic responses to exercise. Reductions in cerebral blood flow and voluntary activation occur with hyperthermia and neuromuscular impairment has been posited to explain decreased performance in the heat. Heat acclimation is used to minimise heat mediated performance impairment, yet traditional protocols may limit adaptation. The purpose of this thesis was to examine the efficacy of a novel progressive heat acclimation model for games players performing intermittent-sprint exercise in the heat and to examine if this method can ameliorate neuromuscular fatigue following exercise of this type.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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Mark Hayes
- School of Sport and Health Sciences - Senior Lecturer
- Sport and Exercise Science Research and Enterprise Group
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