Humidity in Sport

By Doreen Howard

Humidity in SportEffects on the PhysiologyFluid balancePre-coolingClothing Sports materials – bats, balls etc.Conclusions

Effects on PhysiologySweating – Why do athletes sweat?

Why is it important?

Effects on PhysiologyRespiration – Effects of High Ambient Humidity

Respiration – Effects of Low Ambient Humidity

Fluid BalanceLoss of fluid through sweating

Fluid intake during exercise

Conditioning, training

Pre-cooling &ClothingIce baths and mist showers for race horses

have been used successfully in Australia.Not used in humans.

ClothingFrom cotton to man made materialsFrom very little skin coverage to maximum

Materials in SportsCricket

Football, Rugby

Tennis

Effects of low humidity

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