Palm Cooling Science

Cycling | EMG | Endurance | Men | Sole Cooling

Foot Cooling between Interval Bouts Enhances Repeated Lower Limb Power Performance: The Role of Delaying Fatigue

Wu, C. M., Ho, J. Y., Wang, W. Y., & Cai, Z. Y. (2023). Foot Cooling between Interval Bouts Enhances Repeated Lower Limb Power Performance: The Role of Delaying Fatigue. Journal of human kinetics, 86, 107–116. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159623 Introduction: This study aimed to investigate whether interbout foot cooling (FC) may enhance repeated lower limb power performance and the…

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EMG | Review | Strength & Power

Cooling Down to Level Up: Does Interset Palm or Sole Cooling Enhance Resistance Training Performance?

Burke, R., McMahon, G., & Schoenfeld, B. J. (2024). Cooling Down to Level Up: Does Interset Palm or Sole Cooling Enhance Resistance Training Performance? Strength and Conditioning Journal, 46(6), 714-724. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000855 Abstract: An emerging body of research has explored the potential ergogenic effects of noninvasive interset recovery strategies involving the application of cold substances to…

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Athletes | Cognition | Core Temperature | Endurance | Hot Conditions | Ice Vest | Men | Skin Temperature | Sprint & High Intensity

Effectiveness of hand cooling and a cooling jacket on post-exercise cooling rates in hyperthermic athletes

Maroni, T., Dawson, B., Barnett, K., Guelfi, K., Brade, C., Naylor, L., Brydges, C., & Wallman, K. (2018). Effectiveness of hand cooling and a cooling jacket on post-exercise cooling rates in hyperthermic athletes. European journal of sport science, 18(4), 441–449. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2018.1425484 Introduction: This study compared the effects of a hand cooling glove (∼16°C water temperature; subatmospheric pressure…

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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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Core Temperature | Endurance | Heart Rate | Men & Women | Neutral Conditions | Sprint & High Intensity

Is Performance of Intermittent Intense Exercise Enhanced by Use of a Commercial Palm Cooling Device?

Walker, T. B., Zupan, M. F., McGregor, J. N., Cantwell, A. R., & Norris, T. D. (2009). Is performance of intermittent intense exercise enhanced by use of a commercial palm cooling device?. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 23(9), 2666–2672. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181b1f6a7 Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine if using the CoreControl Rapid Thermal Exchange…

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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 | Heart Rate | Hot Conditions

Palm cooling does not reduce heat strain during exercise in a hot, dry environment

Yamada, P. M., Amorim, F. T., Robergs, R. A., & Schneider, S. M. (2010). Palm cooling does not reduce heat strain during exercise in a hot, dry environment. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme, 35(4), 480–489. https://doi.org/10.1139/H10-040 Introduction: To compare the effectiveness of the rapid thermal exchange device (RTX) in slowing the…

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