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SynthesisComprehensive physiology2025

Influence of Exercise Heat Acclimation Protocol Characteristics on Adaptation Kinetics: A Quantitative Review With Bayesian Meta-Regressions.

Peter McDonald, Harry A Brown, Thomas H Topham, Monica K Kelly, William T Jardine, Amelia Carr, Michael N Sawka, Andrew P Woodward, Brad Clark, Julien D Périard

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10 authors.

Peter McDonaldResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID 0009-0004-5842-4444
Harry A BrownResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3433-5151
Thomas H TophamResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0780-379X
Monica K KellyCentre for Sport Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9415-7927
William T JardineCentre for Sport Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6323-0626
Amelia CarrCentre for Sport Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3855-2540
Michael N SawkaSchool of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4878-4345
Andrew P WoodwardFaculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5464-9567
Brad ClarkResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2277-0463
Julien D PériardResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6266-4246

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The integrative influence of heat acclimation (HA) protocol characteristics and approach on adaptation kinetics and exercise capacity/performance in the heat remains unclear. Bayesian multilevel regression models were used to estimate adaptations with the number of exposures, exposure duration, ambient temperature, water vapor pressure, and HA approach (e.g., constant workrate) as predictors. Data from 211 papers were included in meta-analyses with results presented as posterior means and 90% credible intervals. Mean protocol characteristics were as follows: 8 ± 4 exposures, 90 ± 36 min/exposure, 39.1°C ± 4.8°C, and 2.78 ± 0.83 kPa. HA decreased resting (-5 beats·min

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AcclimatizationAdaptation, PhysiologicalExerciseHot TemperatureBayes TheoremBody Temperature RegulationHeart RateHumansheat adaptationheat stresshumidityperformancetemperature

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PMID40442924
PMCPMC12122934

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