The Heat Beat

Tracking Heat: Understanding EPA's Insights on Climate Change and Temperature Trends

As climate change continues to reshape our planet, understanding its impact on heat waves and temperature extremes is more critical than ever. The EPA's data reveals alarming trends: heat waves are...

Heat and Humidity: Understanding the Impact on Athletic Performance and Health

Heat and humidity work together to impact athletic performance and health by making it harder for the body to cool itself through sweating. High humidity slows sweat evaporation, increasing core te...

Heat and Performance

Heat is a challenge and opportunity for athletes. While it pushes the body to adapt and grow stronger, it also presents significant risks that can derail performance and health. In high temperature...

Understanding OSHA and Their Role in Heat Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is at the forefront of protecting workers from the dangers of extreme heat. Their Heat Illness Prevention Campaign emphasizes the importance...

Stay Cool and Hydrated: Mastering Hydration and Heat Safety for Athletes

Hydration plays a critical role in maintaining athletic performance and preventing heat-related illnesses. Starting your day with water, drinking consistently during activity, and rehydrating afte...

Climate and Heat: What Every Athlete in the U.S. Needs to Know

Over the last five years, significant trends in climate and heat patterns have reshaped the athletic landscape in the U.S., creating new challenges for performance, health, and safety.

Texas UIL Guidelines for Heat

The UIL, University Interscholastic League, is the state-level organization based in Texas that governs extracurricular academic, athletic, and music competitions for public schools in the state. I...

Your Local Heat Category

The most official guidelines around heat safety use the WBGT and identifies regional categories and standards for dealing with heat and physical activity. The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is t...

State Athletic Organizations and their heat safety practices

State athletic organizations all implement different guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses by gradually increasing practice intensity through heat acclimatization policies and monitoring env...

A look at 2024 and Extreme Heat in the US

In 2024, the U.S. faced a rise in extreme heat alerts, highlighting the growing dangers of climate change. Cities like Phoenix set records for prolonged heat, while heat-related illnesses and death...