The Heat Beat

How Core Body Temperature Affects Athletic Performance

Core body temperature is a game-changer in soccer, football, and other sports. When it rises too high, endurance drops, muscles lose power, and decision-making slows—impacting performance when it m...

Funding Heat Safety: How Schools Can Protect Student Athletes from Heat-Related Illness

Rising temperatures put student athletes at greater risk for heat-related illnesses, yet many schools lack the budget for essential safety equipment like cooling stations and hydration systems. For...

Safeguarding Our Students: New Heat Safety Legislation for Schools

With rising temperatures, heat-related illnesses are a growing risk for students, especially athletes. In response, states are enacting Student Athlete Heat Safety Acts to establish essential prote...

The Hidden Dangers: Long-Term Effects of Heat Stroke in High School Athletes

Heat stroke isn’t just a temporary setback for high school athletes—it can have lifelong consequences. From permanent neurological damage and reduced heat tolerance to kidney and cardiovascular iss...

The CDC and Heat Safety: Protecting Public Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is dedicated to protecting public health by providing essential guidelines on disease prevention, emergency response, and health promotion. Extr...

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...