Training in the Heat, Hydration, Cardiovascular Adaptation, and Heat Acclimatization

Studying for the CSCS Exam CSCS Prep Course: 140 Question CSCS Practice Test: Click here to Join the Strength and Conditioning Study Group on Facebook Thermic Balance: Heat Gain: BMR, Thermic Effect of Food, Muscular Demand, Environment Heat Loss: Conduction, Convection, Sweat Evaporation (temperature, humidity, air flow dependent) Goal is to maintain body temperature 37 deg C Cardiovascular: Blood moves to the periphery Loss of Plasma Volume, Cardiac Drift Extracellular fluid shifts to Intracellular Endocrine: Hypothalamic Regulation Sweating, Vasodilation Luteinizing hormone can increase core temperature by 2 deg C Hydration: 38 oz, 15 minutes Sweat loss As you sweat, sweat rate