Thermal Perception

Athletes | Baseball | Pain | Pitchers | RPE | Thermal Perception | Throwing Accuracy | Throwing Velocity

The Ergogenic Effects of Intermittent Palm Cooling on Repeated Baseball Throwing Are Reversed when Cooling-Induced Pain Occurs

Lin, K. H., Huang, Y. M., & Cai, Z. Y. (2025). The Ergogenic Effects of Intermittent Palm Cooling on Repeated Baseball Throwing Are Reversed when Cooling-Induced Pain Occurs. Journal of human kinetics, 98, 67–77. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194455 Introduction: Intermittent palm cooling (PC) could benefit strength performance. However, its effect on baseball throwing, which requires explosive strength, has yet to…

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Core Temperature | Endurance | Hot Conditions | Industrial | Men | Skin Temperature | Strength & Power | Thermal Perception

Palm cooling to reduce heat strain in subjects during simulated armoured vehicle transport

Kuennen, M. R., Gillum, T. L., Amorim, F. T., Kwon, Y. S., & Schneider, S. M. (2010). Palm cooling to reduce heat strain in subjects during simulated armoured vehicle transport. European journal of applied physiology, 108(6), 1217–1223. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-009-1335-8 Introduction: This study examined whether palm cooling (PC) could reduce heat strain, measured through changes in core, mean skin,…

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EMG | Men | RPE | Sole Cooling | Strength & Power | Thermal Perception

Comparison of Effects of Sole Cooling and Sole Heating on Fatigue during Squatting.

Garg, Chaya & Batra, Kunal. (2013). Comparison of Effects of Sole Cooling and Sole Heating on Fatigue during Squatting.. The Physiotherapy Post. 5. 199-203. Comparison of Effects of Sole Cooling and Sole Heating on Fatigue during Squatting. Background: Elevated temperature can be a source of fatigue. Local cooling can decrease perception of fatigue during a…

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Core Temperature | Endurance | Heart Rate | Hot Conditions | Soccer | Sprint & High Intensity | Sweat Rate | Thermal Perception

Effect of Half Time Cooling on Thermoregulatory Responses and Soccer-Specific Performance Tests

Zhang, Y., Nepocatych, S., Katica, C. P., Collins, A. B., Casaru, C., & Balilionis, G. (2014). Effect of Half Time Cooling on Thermoregulatory Responses and Soccer-Specific Performance Tests. Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 3(1), 17-22. https://mjssm.me/clanci/MJSSM_March_2014_Zhang_17-22.pdf Introduction: This study examined two active coolings (forearm and hand cooling, and neck cooling) during a simulated half-time recovery…

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Core Temperature | Endurance | Heart Rate | Hot Conditions | Men | Skin Temperature | Thermal Perception

Effects of palm cooling on thermoregulatory-related and subjective indicators during exercise in a hot environment

Iwata, R., Kawamura, T., Okabe, F., & Fujita, Z. (2024). Effects of palm cooling on thermoregulatory-related and subjective indicators during exercise in a hot environment. Journal of thermal biology, 120, 103803. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2024.103803 Introduction: Palm cooling is a simple and easily implemented intervention strategy during exercise. We aimed to examine the effects of bilateral palm cooling before and…

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Core Temperature | Endurance | Heart Rate | Hot Conditions | Sprint & High Intensity | Thermal Perception

Palm Cooling Does not Improve Running Performance

Scheadler, C. M., Saunders, N. W., Hanson, N. J., & Devor, S. T. (2013). Palm cooling does not improve running performance. International journal of sports medicine, 34(8), 732–735. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1327576 Introduction: The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of the BEX Runner palm cooling device during a combination of exercise and environmental heat stress. Methods:…

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Men | Neutral Conditions | Strength & Power | Thermal Perception

The Effects of Palm Cooling on Physiological and Metabolic Responses, Exercise Performance, and Total Volume During High-Intensity Bench Press Exercise in Resistance-Trained Men

McMahon, G., & Kennedy, R. (2023). The Effects of Palm Cooling on Physiological and Metabolic Responses, Exercise Performance, and Total Volume During High-Intensity Bench Press Exercise in Resistance-Trained Men. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 37(11), 2122–2129. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004530 Introduction: Previous research suggests that cooling distal to the working agonist muscles during the interset rest periods of high-intensity…

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Cool Conditions | EMG | Men & Women | Strength & Power | Thermal Perception

No Effect of Interset Palm Cooling on Acute Bench Press Performance, Electromyography Amplitude, or Spectral Frequencies in Resistance-Trained Men

McMahon, G., Kennedy, R., & Burden, A. (2023). No Effect of Interset Palm Cooling on Acute Bench Press Performance, Electromyography Amplitude, or Spectral Frequencies in Resistance-Trained Men. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 37(3), 555–563. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004285 Introduction: Previous research has suggested that cooling distal to the working agonist muscles during the interset rest periods of high-intensity resistance…

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Cool Conditions | EMG | Men & Women | Strength & Power | Thermal Perception

No Effect of Interset Palm Cooling on Acute Bench Press Performance, Neuromuscular or Metabolic Responses, Following Moderate-Intensity Resistance Exercise

McMahon G. (2024). No Effect of Interset Palm Cooling on Acute Bench Press Performance, Neuromuscular or Metabolic Responses, Following Moderate-Intensity Resistance Exercise. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 38(7), 1213–1220. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004798 Introduction: Despite the growing literature in high-intensity exercise regarding palm cooling, the acute effects of palm cooling on exercise performance indices, neuromuscular and metabolic responses, have…

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Core Temperature | Cycling | Heart Rate | Hot Conditions | Ice Vest | Skin Temperature | Thermal Perception

An Ice Vest, but Not Single-Hand Cooling, Is Effective at Reducing Thermo-Physiological Strain During Exercise Recovery in the Heat

Seeley, A. D., & Sherman, R. A. (2021). An Ice Vest, but Not Single-Hand Cooling, Is Effective at Reducing Thermo-Physiological Strain During Exercise Recovery in the Heat. Frontiers in sports and active living, 3, 660910. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.660910 Introduction: Sports limit the length of breaks between halves or periods, placing substantial time constraints on cooling effectiveness. This study investigated…

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