Figure 5.

Proposed 16-wk chronic heat preparation approach which includes MTHA (ten 1-d HA sessions) commencing 16 wk prior to competition start, followed by STHA in the form of five 1-d HA (12 wk prior to competition start) and TDHA (8 and 5 wk prior to competition start). Weekly adaptation retention sessions using established exercise heat acclimation approaches e.g. isothermic method (HA) or alternative approaches (HA-ALT) e.g. over-dressing or post-exercise HWI/Sauna, punctuate these interventions. Days with no notation are regular training/recovery days. Athletes may consider implementing double sessions e.g. strength and conditioning or similar activity on acclimation days.