In Episode 748 of Power Athlete Radio, Dr. Heller explained how cooling your hands can enhance training intensity and improve performance, whether the goal is building anaerobic strength or boosting endurance. By hyper-cooling during rest periods, athletes can maintain a higher level of intensity across sets, leading to greater gains over time.

How Hyper Cooling Boosts Training Intensity

The principle behind CoolMitt is simple yet powerful: cooling the body from the inside out during rest periods helps maintain optimal performance levels. During exercise, your body generates heat, which can reduce your ability to perform at peak intensity as fatigue sets in. Cooling the hands between sets allows the blood to cool more effectively, resetting your body’s thermal state and enabling you to push harder in the next round.

“If you can effectively hyper-cool the hands during a three-minute rest, every set can be performed with greater relative intensity,” Dr. Heller explained. “When you look at performance over time, the curve on the other side should be dramatically better.”

This ability to sustain higher intensity over multiple sets is particularly beneficial for athletes looking to improve strength, power, or endurance.

Applications for Anaerobic Gains and Endurance

Dr. Heller emphasized that CoolMitt has applications for both anaerobic and endurance-focused training:

The Future of Wearable Cooling Technology

One of the exciting developments Dr. Heller mentioned is the ongoing work on a wearable CoolMitt system. While the current setup for endurance athletes involves a suspended device that can be used during treadmill workouts, a wearable system would offer greater convenience and usability.

“We’re working on a wearable system to make continuous use easier, especially for endurance applications,” Dr. Heller shared. “But even with our current setups, we’ve already seen dramatic effects in many cases.”

The future of wearable cooling technology could revolutionize how athletes approach both training and recovery, making it more accessible for at-home use and continuous application during workouts.

Why CoolMitt Matters for Athletes

The ability to hyper-cool the body during training represents a major step forward in performance optimization. Whether you’re an athlete focused on explosive strength or endurance gains, this innovative approach helps sustain intensity and maximize results over time.

With the promise of wearable technology on the horizon, CoolMitt is poised to become an essential tool for athletes looking to push their limits and achieve their goals. As Dr. Heller put it, the potential for “dramatic effects” is already clear, and this is just the beginning.