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Postexercise Hot-Water Immersion Does Not Further Enhance Heat Adaptation or Performance in Endurance Athletes Training in a Hot Environment.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchInternational journal of sports physiology and performance2021Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“Both groups demonstrated significant improvement in markers of heat adaptation and performance; however, the addition of HWI did not provide further enhancements.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

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PubMed 32871557
Indexed subjects
Water · Body Temperature · Immersion · Heart Rate · Physical Endurance
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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