The Hexoskin physiological monitoring shirt does not impair whole-body heat loss during exercise in hot-dry conditions

Using direct calorimetry, we determined if the Hexoskin shirt (Carré Technologies Inc., Que., Canada), a wearable device for monitoring physiological strain, would compromise whole-body heat loss and exacerbate body heat storage during moderate-intensity activity in hot-dry conditions. The shirt did...

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Published in:Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism nutrition, and metabolism, 2019-03, Vol.44 (3), p.332-335
Main Authors: D’Souza, Andrew W, Notley, Sean R, Brown, Erin K, Poirier, Martin P, Kenny, Glen P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
activité physique
Analysis
Body temperature
Calorimetry
calorimétrie directe
contrainte thermique
direct calorimetry
Energy management
Exercise
Heat
heat exchange
Heat storage
heat strain
Heat transfer
Medical technology
monitorage physiologique
physical activity
Physiologic monitoring
physiological monitoring
Physiology
Shirts
Technology
Technology application
vêtement
échange de chaleur
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Summary:Using direct calorimetry, we determined if the Hexoskin shirt (Carré Technologies Inc., Que., Canada), a wearable device for monitoring physiological strain, would compromise whole-body heat loss and exacerbate body heat storage during moderate-intensity activity in hot-dry conditions. The shirt did not impair heat dissipation and resulted in similar body heat storage when worn alone relative to a semi-nude condition (214 vs. 211 kJ) or when worn underneath a work uniform compared with a cotton undershirt (307 vs. 318 kJ).
ISSN:1715-5312
1715-5320
DOI:10.1139/apnm-2018-0370