Mastering Heat Training with Dr. Lindsey Hunt

At the time of recording this episode, I was in sunny Barbados—where January temperatures soar above 30°C. A stark contrast to the freezing weather I left behind in the UK! While the warm climate is great for a holiday, it presents unique challenges for training.

That brings us to today’s topic: heat training. I’m joined by Dr. Lindsey Hunt, Senior Sports Scientist at Precision Fuel & Hydration, and a leading expert in this field.

In this episode, we cover:
🔥 The benefits of heat training
🔥 The difference between acclimation and acclimatization
🔥 Heat training protocols used in PF&H’s state-of-the-art lab
🔥 DIY heat training methods for those without lab access
🔥 Passive heat strategies, like hot baths and saunas
🔥 Whether heat training can be a viable alternative to altitude training

If you're prepping for Marathon des Sables, racing in hot conditions, or simply gearing up for a training block in the heat, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Tune in now!

To follow Lindsey or Precision Fuel and hydration please check out the following social media channels

Twitter (personal) -  LindseyHunt_24

Instagram (PF&H) - Precision Fuel & Hydration  

Instagram (personal) - Lindseyh.u.n.t.

Lab page - https://www.precisionhydration.com/lab/ 

 

Precision Fuel & Hydration Stuff

A recent interesting blog about wearable sweat sensors

A recent blog about how fuelling requirements change at altitude

Free online sweat test: https://sweattest.precisionhydration.com/pages/why-personalise-your-hydration-strategy

Quick carb calculator: https://www.precisionhydration.com/products/precision-fuel-sample-pack/#thecarbcalculator

Athlete Case Studies: https://www.precisionhydration.com/athletes/case-studies/triathlon/

 

Cool Videos

Pro Tour cycle team Lotto Destiny use heat training to optimise performance

Heat acclimation and hydration at Marathon des Sables

 

Book recommendation -  "Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight. It's a great read which touches on the growth of one of the most interesting huge companies in recent years that dealt with a rapidly globalising world. 

 

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