Heat adaptation and triathlon performance with Stephen Cheung | EP#138

In this interview we discuss racing in the heat and heat adaptation for triathlon and other endurance sports with professor Stephen Cheung, who runs a research lab investigating the effects of environmental stress on human physiology and performance.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-How heat affects triathlon and endurance performance
-The best ways to mitigate the negative effects of heat
-Heat adaptation benefits and protocols
-Example: how to structure a heat adaptation training phase when preparing for Kona


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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
* Cycling Science and Myth Busting Part 1 with Stephen Cheung | EP#74
* Cycling Science and Myth Busting Part 2 with Stephen Cheung | EP#75
* Advanced power training with Xert - Armando Mastracci and Stephen Cheung | EP#86
* Brain training and psychobiology of endurance performance with professor Samuele Marcora | EP#17
* Scientific Triathlon training camp in the Algarve, Portugal, 20-27 Ocotber 2018
* Xert Cycling Software
* PEZ Cycling News Toolbox 
* Twitter - @EELBrock
* How to measure your sweat rate to improve your hydration strategy
* How to estimate how much sodium you lose in your sweat


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