The effects of mindfulness and repeated cold exposure on cold tolerance and motor skill performance Online publication date: Thu, 18-Nov-2021
by Kaitlin Mugford; Heather Barry; Michael King; Gal Ziv; Heather Carnahan
International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (IJHFE), Vol. 8, No. 4, 2021
Abstract: The ability to withstand cold temperatures and perform motor tasks in cold environments is a requirement in various industries. This study aimed to determine whether being read a mindfulness passage along with repeated cold exposure could improve motor performance and tolerance in cold conditions. Participants were assigned to either a cold exposure, or a mindfulness plus cold exposure training group. For training, the cold exposure group submerged their hand in cold water (2°C), and the mindfulness group did the same as they were read a mindfulness script. Following training both groups performed a maximum duration exposure to cold test, and then performed a cold grooved pegboard and knot untying post-test. Both groups performed similarly on the motor tests. Maximum cold exposure duration was greater in the mindfulness group. Individuals exposed to cold/wet environments could increase their ability to withstand cold exposure by implementing mindfulness techniques.
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