Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 12

List and discuss the physiological adaptations that occur during heat acclimation.

Step 1 of 3

The term acclimation refers to the physiological adaptations that occur when an individual undergoes repeated exposure to a stressful condition. A person who performs regularly in hot environment adapts to it to minimize the disturbances in homeostasis mechanisms. For athletes, maximal heat acclimation is achieved when they practice in hot environments. Humans can adapt to hot environments very quickly. Acclimation can occur within 7 -14 days after the first exposure to the environment.