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The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit.
Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade.
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Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Most athletes only think about heat training two weeks before flying to Kona.
That’s reactive.
Used early in the season, heat training can increase plasma volume, improve heart rate control and build durability before racing even starts.
This episode was recorded last year and I’m re-releasing it now because this is exactly when smart athletes should be using it.
I’m joined by Lindsey Hunt from Precision Fuel & Hydration to break down how it works and how to apply it safely.
In This Episode
• Why heart rate spikes in hot conditions
• How plasma volume rises in just a few days
• The difference between acclimation and acclimatisation
• Whether it helps if you race in the UK
• Lab vs DIY approaches
• How long adaptations last
KEY QUOTE
“Often our ability to lose heat limits performance more than our actual fitness.”
To follow Lindsey or Precision Fuel and hydration please check out the following social media channels
Twitter (personal) - LindseyHunt_24
Instagram (PF&H) - Precision Fuel & Hydration
Instagram (personal) - Lindseyh.u.n.t.
Lab page - https://www.precisionhydration.com/lab/
Precision Fuel & Hydration Stuff
A recent interesting blog about wearable sweat sensors
A recent blog about how fuelling requirements change at altitude
Free online sweat test: https://sweattest.precisionhydration.com/pages/why-personalise-your-hydration-strategy
Quick carb calculator: https://www.precisionhydration.com/products/precision-fuel-sample-pack/#thecarbcalculator
Athlete Case Studies: https://www.precisionhydration.com/athletes/case-studies/triathlon/
Cool Videos
Pro Tour cycle team Lotto Destiny use heat training to optimise performance
Heat acclimation and hydration at Marathon des Sables
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