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Heat training science, race prep insights, athlete case studies, and updates from Desert Heat.
Why Desert Heat Operates as Independent Research
What does it mean to build a practice around independent research? Here's the methodology, ethics, and path forward.
2026-04-07
Heat, Exercise, and Pregnancy: What's Known and What Isn't
The conversation has shifted from 'avoid all heat' toward a more nuanced understanding. Here's where the evidence stands.
2026-04-04
Heat vs Altitude Training: Two Adaptations Athletes Often Confuse
Both produce real adaptations. They're not the same thing, and choosing between them depends on what you're preparing for.
2026-04-02
What Is the Human Heat Response Model?
Most heat advice treats people as interchangeable. The Human Heat Response Model is Desert Heat's framework for doing it differently.
2026-03-31
Heat Safety in School Athletics: A Q&A for Athletic Directors and Coaches
Exertional heat illness is one of the leading causes of death in high school athletes, and almost every case is preventable.
2026-03-25
Heat Training Myths That Won't Die
The heat training conversation online is full of confident, repeated, mostly wrong advice. Here's what the research actually says.
2026-03-21
Heat Acclimation and Your Taper: Doing Both Without Wrecking Either
The two demands look like they're pulling in opposite directions. Here's the smarter way to sequence them.
2026-03-19
What Your CORE Sensor Data Actually Means
You've got CORE data streaming to your watch. Here's how to read it and what to actually do with it.
2026-03-17
Can Heat Training Reduce Hot Flashes?
The early research is promising and the mechanism makes physiological sense. Here's what's known and what isn't.
2026-03-15
Glycerol Hyperhydration: The Pre-Race Protocol Most Athletes Don't Know About
Glycerol hyperhydration is one of the more effective tools for hot races, and one of the most poorly understood.
2026-03-13
Heat Acclimation for Women: What the Research Does and Doesn't Say
Only about 7% of heat acclimation study participants were female. Here's what that means for women training in heat.
2026-03-09
Your Race-Day Heat Strategy: Pre-Cooling, Pacing, and In-Race Cooling
Heat adaptation buys you capacity. Race-day strategy decides whether you use it. Here's the full playbook.
2026-03-07
Does Your Medication Affect Heat Training?
Several medication classes have measurable effects on core temperature during heat stress. Here's what the 2024 evidence says.
2026-03-05
Sauna, Hot Tub, or Outdoor Heat? Choosing Your Acclimation Method
The method you choose shapes the adaptations you get. Here's how to think about sauna, hot bath, outdoor heat, and hybrid approaches.
2026-03-03
How Long Does Heat Acclimation Actually Take?
Most athletes get the timeline wrong. Here's what the research says about how long it really takes to acclimate.
2026-03-01