The Effect of Head-to-Head Competition on Behavioural Thermoregulation, Thermophysiological Strain and Performance During Exercise in the Heat.

Jo CorbettDanny K WhiteMartin J BarwoodChristopher R D WagstaffMichael J TiptonTerry McMorrisJoseph T Costello

Published in: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (2018)

Competition changes the relationship between perceived and actual thermophysiological state, altering behavioural thermoregulation and increasing thermophysiological strain; this could increase heat-illness risk. Psychophysiological and psychological measures may identify susceptible individuals.

Keyphrases

optic nerve
heat stress
physical activity
depressive symptoms
high intensity
social support
mental health
resistance training
optical coherence tomography