Chapter
The Science of Sweating
29:10 - 35:14 (06:04)
The palms of our hands, the bottoms of our feet, and our faces are the best areas on our body for dissipating heat due to their vasculature and glabrous skin.
Clips
Dumping heat is crucial for athletes to perform longer and safely, especially in endurance sports.
29:10 - 29:57 (00:47)
Athletics
Summary
Dumping heat is crucial for athletes to perform longer and safely, especially in endurance sports. This episode explores the science behind heat regulation and strategies for athletes to manage their body temperature.
ChapterThe Science of Sweating
EpisodeSupercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
PodcastHuberman Lab
The palms of the hands, the bottom of the feet, and the face are very efficient at dumping heat and cooling the body due to a different arrangement of blood vessels compared to the rest of the body.
29:58 - 35:14 (05:15)
Science
Summary
The palms of the hands, the bottom of the feet, and the face are very efficient at dumping heat and cooling the body due to a different arrangement of blood vessels compared to the rest of the body.