Publications by authors named "S A Warmington"
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- This study examined how sodium hyperhydration affects heat and cardiovascular strain, as well as exercise performance, in female athletes during different phases of their menstrual cycle.
- Twelve endurance-trained women participated in trials where they consumed either sodium or a placebo before exercising in a hot environment.
- Results showed that sodium hyperhydration improved performance and body mass, especially during the menstrual cycle's Phase 4, suggesting it may help manage heat stress during prolonged exercise when fluid access is limited.
This review examined the effect of acute heat mitigation strategies on physiological strain and exercise performance in females exercising in the heat. Three databases were searched for original research with an acute heat mitigation (intervention) and control strategy in active females and reporting core temperature, heart rate and/or aerobic exercise performance/capacity with ≥ 24°C wet bulb globe temperature. Hedges' effect sizes were calculated to evaluate outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: No study has examined outcomes derived from blood flow restriction exercise training interventions using compared with blood flow restriction pressure systems. Therefore, we used a systematic review and meta-analyses to compare the chronic adaptations to blood flow restriction exercise training achieved with and blood flow restriction pressure systems.
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- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major health issue in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica, where high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is a significant contributor to this problem, influenced by historical and structural factors.
- The study conducted ethnographic research through interviews and workshops with local health experts, focusing on the historical context of food production and trade, particularly the effects of colonialism and deregulation on SSB consumption.
- Key findings highlight that the prioritization of sugar as a cash crop, alongside deregulation that favored transnational corporations, has fueled a culture of SSB consumption in Jamaica, undermining public health efforts and emphasizing the need for civil society initiatives to address these challenges.