Body temperatures during three long-distance polar swims in water of 0–3 °C
1. We report body temperature responses in a single individual to 3 swims of 1000 m or longer in ice-cold water (0–3 °C) during which he swam the normal crawl stroke with his face in the water whilst wearing only a swimming costume, swimming cap and goggles. 2. He began each swim with a rectal tempe...
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| Published in: | Journal of thermal biology Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 23 - 31 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Elsevier Ltd
2009
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| Summary: | 1.
We report body temperature responses in a single individual to 3 swims of 1000
m or longer in ice-cold water (0–3
°C) during which he swam the normal crawl stroke with his face in the water whilst wearing only a swimming costume, swimming cap and goggles.
2.
He began each swim with a rectal temperature between 37.8 and 38.4
°C, which he maintained above 37.5
°C for more than 20
min. Following a swim of 1.6
km in water of 2–3
°C his lower limb muscle temperature fell to below 32
°C.
3.
There was a marked post-swim after-drop in his rectal temperature reaching 33.6
°C 13
min after the 1.6
km swim in water of 2–3
°C.
4.
Re-warming in a hot shower usually returned his core temperature to 37
°C within 70–90
min after the swims. Re-warming for 70
min after the 1.6
km swim failed to increase his lower limb muscle temperature.
5.
This study may have identified the limiting durations for swimming at 0–3
°C without protective clothing in this specific individual following an intensive programme of acclimatized to such cold water. |
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| ISSN: | 0306-4565 1879-0992 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2008.09.005 |