Publications by authors named "Rachel M Gale"
Heat training can be implemented to obtain performance improvements in hot and temperate environments. However, the effectiveness of these interventions for team sports during discrete periods of the season remains uncertain. We compared the effects of a short pre-season heat training intervention on fitness and thermal tolerance.
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- The study explored the impact of combining short-term, repeat sprint heat training with passive heat exposure on running performance in male Australian Football players.
- Players were divided into three groups: one receiving both passive and active heat exposure, one getting only active heat, and a control group, all while training in different temperatures.
- Results showed significant improvements in running capacity for both heat-exposure groups (26% for PAH and 29% for AH) compared to the control group (10%), suggesting that this training method can enhance performance while reducing the risk of fatigue.