Purpose: This study investigated the effects of pre-cooling and cooling breaks on thermoregulatory, hydration and running responses in football (soccer) players in moderate and hot temperatures. Methods: Forty male youth footballers participated in at least two of four matches, during which core body temperature (Tcore), heart rate (HR), match running, hydration and perceptual responses were measured. Cooling b...
Objectives: This study describes core temperature (Tcore) responses during football matches in warm to hot conditions. It aims to identify which physiological, running, and perceptual factors are associated with reaching high Tcore values while controlling for environmental conditions and cooling. Design: Forty highly trained male youth football players participated in at least two out of four matches held at t...