Effects of Rain on Energy Metabolism while Running in a Cold Environment

Abstract Environmental factors tend to influence the performance of individuals who exercise for extended periods. The present study aimed to determine energy metabolism while running in cold, wet conditions using a climatic chamber that can precisely simulate rainy conditions. 7 healthy men (age, 2...

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Published in:International journal of sports medicine 2013-08, Vol.34 (8), p.707-711
Main Authors: Ito, R., Nakano, M., Yamane, M., Amano, M., Matsumoto, T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Body Temperature - physiology
Cold Temperature
Energy Metabolism - physiology
Esophagus
Exercise Test - methods
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Heart Rate - physiology
Human physiology applied to population studies and life conditions. Human ecophysiology
Humans
Lactic Acid - blood
Male
Medical sciences
Norepinephrine - blood
Oxygen Consumption - physiology
Physical Exertion - physiology
Physiology & Biochemistry
Rain
Running - physiology
Skin
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Environmental factors tend to influence the performance of individuals who exercise for extended periods. The present study aimed to determine energy metabolism while running in cold, wet conditions using a climatic chamber that can precisely simulate rainy conditions. 7 healthy men (age, 23.3±2.9 (SD) y; height, 168.6±7.5 cm; weight, 65.9±8.1 kg; V. O 2max , 52.0±5.7 mL·kg  − 1 ·min  − 1 ) ran on a treadmill at 70% ˙VO 2max intensity for 30 min in a climatic chamber at an ambient temperature of 5°C in the presence (RAIN) or absence (CON) of 40 mm/h of precipitation. Expired air, esophageal temperature, heart rate, mean skin temperature, rating of perceived exertion and blood samples were measured. Esophageal temperature and mean skin temperature were significantly lower (P
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/s-0032-1331770