The Heat Beat

When “Stay Out of the Sun” Isn’t an Option for Athletes

Extreme heat warnings covering a quarter of the U.S. are a wake-up call for sports. WBGT is the standard today, but the future of training in the sun will depend on individual monitoring.

Heat Isn’t Just a Game: How Even Summer Band Camp Can Be Too Hot

When eleven members of Tupelo High School’s marching band were hospitalized during summer band camp, it put a spotlight on a broader problem: heat risk isn’t exclusive to athletes. These students...

MLB Players Overcome by Extreme Heat — How HeatSense Could Have Made a Difference

Multiple MLB players and officials were sidelined by extreme heat this past weekend. With WBGT levels reaching dangerous zones, these incidents were preventable. This article breaks down the real r...

Beating the Heat at the College World Series: A Fan’s HeatStrain Journey

At the College World Series in Omaha, one fan tracked their heat strain in real time—and the results were striking. As temps soared past 100°F, their heat strain index spiked from 1.9 to 2.4 under ...