On Thursday, USA Cycling and CoolMitt announced a collaboration to explore the effects of VasoCooling technology on cyclists. The partnership will include product testing by USA Cycling’s top athletes and scientific research to evaluate the technology's short-term and long-term benefits.
“We’re thrilled to partner with CoolMitt to bring innovative VasoCooling technology to the world of competitive cycling. By helping athletes manage core temperature and enhance recovery, we aim to push the boundaries of performance and safety,” said Jim Miller, Chief of Sports Performance at USA Cycling.
CoolMitt is engineered to rapidly cool an athlete's body, significantly enhancing performance when heat is a limiting factor. Originally developed for military personnel, this innovative technology takes advantage of the body’s radiators - the palms of the hand. When placed into the CoolMitt, heat is rapidly pulled from the hand, allowing cooler blood to flow to the heart, effectively reducing internal body temperature from the inside out.
“Our CoolMitt® technology, developed at Stanford and funded by the US Military, is proven as a transformative solution for rapid cooling and recovery. We are always excited to work with elite and innovative organizations like USA Cycling that are dedicated to being at the forefront of improved performance. CoolMitt can be easily incorporated into training, allowing elite athletes to break through performance ceilings. We look forward to helping keep USA Cycling’s members - at all levels - safe and performing at their highest level,” said Craig Gile, President of CoolMitt.
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CoolMitt vasocooling technology was developed for the military and has been adopted by more than 70 pro teams, dozens of NCAA programs, Tour de France teams, Olympians and many more. It is now commercially available for anyone that plays hard, trains hard, or is exposed to hot environments. Whether you are cross-training, using a stationary bike or treadmill, engaged in interval training, doing high rep weightlifting, or competing in athletic events, you can benefit from the CoolMitt. Push harder, accelerate recovery, and ignite new levels of performance with CoolMitt.
