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Damien Fournet
Damien
Fournet
Katy Griggs
Katy
Griggs
Bernard Redortier
Bernard
Redortier
George Havenith
George
Havenith
Sex differences in thermal strain induced by a typical hiking scenario in a cool environment
Loughborough University
2013
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2013-03-18 09:26:33
Conference contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/conference_contribution/Sex_differences_in_thermal_strain_induced_by_a_typical_hiking_scenario_in_a_cool_environment/9341429
Most research investigating hill walking has focused on the mechanisms of accidental hypothermia
with protocols involving males exposed to prolonged wet and windy environments [1]. No
attention has been paid to discomfort associated with the different phases of recreational hiking
in non-adverse conditions. The present study was designed to evaluate overall and local thermal
strain during a typical hiking scenario and to highlight potential differences between males and
females. This knowledge can be of practical importance for improved clothing requirements