Thermoregulatory and Metabolic Demands of Naval Special Warfare Divers During a 6-h Cold-Water Training Dive

Introduction: Extreme environmental conditions induce changes in metabolic rate and substrate use due to thermoregulation. Cold-water full-body submersion for extended periods of time is inevitable for training and missions carried out by Naval Special Warfare divers. Anthropometric, physiologic, an...

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Main Authors: Andrea C. Chapin, Laura J. Arrington, Jake R. Bernards, Karen R. Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.674323/full