Cocona announced on June 6, 2016 the public release of results from a blind
university study that show wearing 37.5 technology can improve thermoregulation
during exercise, which impacts performance. By reducing the increase in core
temperature during exercise, similar to wearing a cooling vest circulating cold
water, the added cooling from 37.5 technology increases energy efficiency and
output. No other passive cooling fabric technology has been shown to increase
human performance or increase the body’s ability to manage core
temperature.
Physiologists Eric P.
Homestead, Benjamin J. Ryan, Jesse A. Goodrich, and Professor William C. Byrnes
authored the study, titled “Beneficial Effects of Cooling during Constant Power
Non-steady State Cycling” at the University of Colorado at Boulder. First author
Homestead presented the results at the American College of Sports Medicine’s
63rd Annual Meeting in Boston yesterday.
“Now that the study is
public we’re excited to be able to talk about the results,” said Dr. Gregory
Haggquist, Founder/CTO of Cocona, Inc and inventor of patented 37.5 technology.
“When we see data that shows you can improve an athlete’s performance by 26% at
their lactate threshold, it’s pretty remarkable. To get that kind of increase in
efficiency just by changing your shirt fabric is
unprecedented.”
This study
scientifically shows that 37.5 technology:
- Extends an athlete’s performance at their lactate threshold;
- Lowers core temperature during exercise;
- Increases efficiency so an athlete uses less energy to do the same amount of work;
- Decreases the rate of core temperature build up.
“We know the results of
this study will be of great interest to athletes, trainers, coaches, soldiers
and anyone looking to increase their performance by just changing what they
wear,” said Jeff Bowman, CEO of Cocona, Inc.
Why core temperature is
important
Managing core
temperature is a key factor in determining performance and efficiency. It is
critical to maximize the body’s built-in cooling mechanisms (evaporation of
sweat) to help reduce the buildup of core temperature. 37.5 works to keep the
core body temperature lower in athletes working at their lactate threshold,
which means that when wearing 37.5 apparel, athletes can go longer at the same
level of output.
Study
Protocol
The study used three
different cases to determine effects of cooling on physiological indicators for
human subjects. The cases were a typical wicking t-shirt available from the
major athletic brands, an otherwise identical 37.5 t-shirt, and an ice vest and
sleeves. The two shirts were blinded to both the investigators and the
participants. Each case delivered a different level of cooling to athletes that
were requested to maintain an exercise intensity on a stationary bicycle that
resulted in an increasing heat stress. The athletes were tested for a wide range
of physiological parameters before, during and after the requested activity.
Core temperature, skin temperature, sweat rate, oxygen intake, carbon
dioxide output, and blood levels were closely monitored and
measured.
About
37.5® Technology
37.5
technology was created by Cocona Inc., a world leader in the development,
commercialization and marketing of active particle technologies currently used
to enhance the technical performance of clothing, footwear and sleep systems.
The Company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
Previously,
37.5 technology was marketed under the Cocona brand name, as the original active
carbon particles were derived from coconut shells. The technology has since been
expanded to use additional natural materials.
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