Abstract
This mini review examines the impact of tropical climate (TC) on motivational factors during aerobic performance and proposes the tracks of an integrative theoretical model to better understand the direct and indirect motivational mechanisms that can operate on athletic performances. TC is detrimental for aerobic performance and, although it clearly induces physiological constraints, these do not seem to be the only factors that explain the performance decline. Indeed, TC performance researchers have developed a theory of anticipation, which suggests that the brain commands a reduction in effort to protect the body from probable harm and heatstroke risk. The objective of this mini review is thus to examine the possibility that motivation may be a key factor in TC performance. The main psychological impacts of TC on aerobic performance are reviewed and an integrative theoretical model is presented that may help to better understand the mechanisms of motivation.
Highlights
The hot and wet conditions of the tropical climate (TC) have a negative impact on endurance exercise (Hue, 2011)
According to the Köppen Climate Classification, the TC is characterized by warm temperatures and fully humid and hot summers, with an average temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F)
The core temperature reached by athletes during exercise in TC is not thought to fully explain the extent of the drop in performance
Summary
The hot and wet conditions of the tropical climate (TC) have a negative impact on endurance exercise (Hue, 2011). Motivation, Aerobic Performance, and Tropical Climate for observing the impact of TC on athletes and determining whether or not intervention strategies are effective.
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