The MISSION Heat Lab
The new MISSION Heat Lab at the University of Connecticut's Korey Stringer Institute focuses on improving human performance, stamina and safety in the heat.
The MISSION Heat Lab at UConn features a first-of-its-kind cooling area that will allow researchers to monitor how the human body responds to different cooling treatments after experiencing heat-related stress and conditions.
High-end exercise bikes and treadmills along with advanced temperature controls will allow researchers to mimic specific environments for races, competitions, and events - from a hilly 10K New England road race on a cloudy 70 degree day with 40 percent humidity to a stifling hours-long military march in 100 degree heat under hot sun with 90 percent humidity. Radiant heat panels being installed later this year will further enhance lab stimulations.
Best of HydroActive™
Advanced Wet-to-Cool Technology - Cools as much as 30 degrees below average body temperature when you add water.
Best of VaporActive™
Advanced Heat-Release Technology - Absorbs sweat off your skin in seconds spreading out the moisture to a greater surface area so it evaporates as fast as possible - keeping you cool and dry.
