Impact of Heat Acclimatisation in Sports: A Narrative Review

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dc.authoridLeao, Cesar/0000-0001-7154-8266
dc.authoridUbago-Guisado, Esther/0000-0002-9397-2399
dc.authoridMohamed, Mahaneem/0000-0001-9333-1957
dc.authoridAfolabi, Hafeez Abiola/0000-0002-1120-4100
dc.authoridDaku, Abubakar/0000-0002-7299-1072
dc.authoridBadicu, Georgian/0000-0003-4100-8765
dc.contributor.authorAl-mhanna, Sameer Badri
dc.contributor.authorGulu, Mehmet
dc.contributor.authorSaffah, Faisal F.
dc.contributor.authorAfolabi, Hafeez Abiola
dc.contributor.authorBatrakoulis, Alexios
dc.contributor.authorAbubakar, Bishir Daku
dc.contributor.authorGhazali, Wan Syaheedah Wan
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-21T16:41:41Z
dc.date.available2025-01-21T16:41:41Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentKırıkkale Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackground. The summer is a time for various sporting events, many of which occur in hot and humid environments. Heat exposure can have a significant impact on athletic performance and can even be fatal. Heat acclimatization (HA) is gradually exposing the body to hot environments to improve its ability to regulate temperature and function in the heat. Objectives. This paper reviews the physiological changes associated with heat exposure and the effects of HA on athletic performance. It also provides recommendations for minimizing heat-related illness and death in sports. Methods. A literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies on HA and heat-related illness in sports. The search terms used included heat acclimatization, heat stress, sport, and performance. Results. Heat acclimatization induces a series of beneficial physiological adaptations that contribute to enhanced athletic performance in hot conditions. These changes include increased sweating, heart rate, and blood flow to the skin. Enhances thermoregulatory mechanisms, allowing the body to better cope with heat stress and improving sweat rate and electrolyte balance, aiding in more efficient cooling. Acclimatization results in increased plasma volume, reducing the risk of dehydration. Additionally, it promotes cardiovascular adaptations, enhancing overall heat tolerance. HA can improve exercise performance in hot conditions, making it a valuable strategy for athletes and workers in warm environments. Therefore, proper HA can reduce the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Conclusion. HA is an important tool for athletes who train and compete in hot environments. It can improve performance, reduce the risk of heat-related illness, and even save lives. Sports federations and coaches should encourage athletes to participate in HA programs. HA programs should include gradual exposure to hot environments, both with and without exercise.
dc.description.sponsorshipSchool of Medical Sciences of the Universiti Sains Malaysia
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research was supported by the School of Medical Sciences of the Universiti Sains Malaysia. The funding body had no involvement in the design, execution, interpretation, or publication of this research.
dc.identifier.doi10.61186/aassjournal.1301
dc.identifier.issn2322-4479
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85206335949
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.61186/aassjournal.1301
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12587/24917
dc.identifier.volume12
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001338592200003
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAnnals Applied Sport Science
dc.relation.ispartofAnnals of Applied Sport Science
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241229
dc.subjectHeat Acclimatization; Heat Adaptation; Sports Activities
dc.titleImpact of Heat Acclimatisation in Sports: A Narrative Review
dc.typeReview Article

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