Thermoregulation and Human Performance: Physiological and Biological Aspects
Over the last decades, our understanding of the relationship between thermoregulation, performance and fatigue has changed dramatically. New advances in technology and methodology permitted the study of rising and decreasing body temperature on metabolism and provided insights into the role the nervous system plays in determining human performance under thermally stressful situations. Further analysis of previous research has been necessary in addition to considering theories derived from complimentary areas of research such as evolutionary biology, anthropology and cellular and molecular biology. This publication provides different interpretations of recent research for a better understanding of the limitations of thermoregulation. In particular, it presents evidence for the human’s ability to anticipate thermal limits and adjust their performance accordingly so that cellular homeostasis is preserved. Further, the book is featuring the inclusion of the effect of reduced body temperature on muscular performance and endurance which today is a popular method for providing avenues of reduced thermal strain and recovery from exercise. This publication will be an essential read for those working in thermal medicine, exercise physiology and human performance.
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1 - 13: The Evolutionary Basis of Thermoregulation and Exercise PerformanceByFrank E. MarinoFrank E. MarinoSchool of Human Movement Studies and Exercise and Sports Science Laboratories,Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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14 - 25: Comparative Thermoregulation and the Quest for Athletic SupremacyByFrank E. MarinoFrank E. MarinoSchool of Human Movement Studies and Exercise and Sports Science Laboratories,Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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26 - 38: Thermoregulation, Fatigue and Exercise ModalityByRoss TuckerRoss TuckerMRC/UCT Research Unit of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine,Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:
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39 - 60: Neuromuscular Response to Exercise Heat StressByStephen S. CheungStephen S. CheungEnvironmental Ergonomics Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ont., CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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61 - 73: Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction, Endotoxemia, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: The ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’ during Exercise-Heat Stress?ByG. Patrick LambertG. Patrick LambertDepartment of Exercise Science, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebr., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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74 - 88: Effects of Peripheral Cooling on Characteristics of Local MuscleByEric DrinkwaterEric DrinkwaterSchool of Human Movement Studies and Exercise and Sports Science Laboratories,Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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89 - 103: Cooling Interventions for the Protection and Recovery of Exercise Performance from Exercise-Induced Heat StressByRob DuffieldRob DuffieldSchool of Human Movement Studies and Exercise and Sports Science Laboratories, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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104 - 120: Ethnicity and Temperature RegulationByMichael I. Lambert;Michael I. LambertaMRC/UCT Research Unit of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Newlands,South Africa;Search for other works by this author on:Theresa Mann;Theresa MannaMRC/UCT Research Unit of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Newlands,South Africa;Search for other works by this author on:Jonathan P. DugasJonathan P. Dugasb Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition,University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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121 - 129: Exercise Heat Stress and MetabolismByToby MündelToby MündelInstitute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University,Palmerston North, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on: