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 2009-09-08 3:05 PM in reply to: #2395173 |
Extreme Veteran  326  |  Subject: RE: Lab Rats Neededkaiserman19 - 2009-09-08 2:53 PM Im in, I notice my body goes thru many changes in a race, hot to cold and back, this could be interesting. We have noticed during intial testing that the temp spikes once you begin resting after being active. In fact temps go down during the intial period of exercise. We have collaborated with a sports physiologist (sic) and this is due to the body response to stress (increased heart rate) and the internal thermostat intializing the body's cooling mechanism (SWEAT and EVAPORATION OF SWEAT). Once the heart rate slows the body's internal thermostat triggers the body to stop cooling and thus the temps spike for short period. So far the testing has been fascinating. The only downside so far is we have had to intentionaly dehydrate and over heat ourselves during testing to see what happens. During additional testing this will NOT be required. |
| 2009-09-08 3:06 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
Expert 1116  Thornton, CO | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I'd be willing to help test it, as for buying it I'd personally wait until it was integrated into a sports watch of some kind. Yet another thing on my wrist/ankle would be annoying and wouldn't want it only being usable on the bike. And I agree with the other guy, my "yes" turns to a "NO!" the moment the "baby way of taking your temperature" comes into play. |
| 2009-09-08 3:41 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
Expert 943 Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I would also be interested. I tend to be either cold or on the warm side. It becomes quite an issue when I am running in the winter. I start off freezing and end up so hot and sweaty that I immediately have to find dry clothing or I am doomed. |
| 2009-09-08 3:50 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
Master 1440 | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I am a type 2 (adult onset) diabetic, non insulin dependent. I used to be on Glyburide and huge (read HUGE) problem with Hypoglycemia about 5- years ago. Noticed peaks and valley's in temp with Sugar levels. I have been On Mmetformin for about 3 months now and have not had this problem, but I am going to be training for Oly even next year. 1) Can this be worn in a pool? 2) Might something like t his give me an earlier warning for Hypoglycemia (Temp change not sugar level) |
| 2009-09-08 4:44 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
Extreme Veteran 357 Ft. Myers, Florida | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I'd be interested. I'm one of those people who loves the heat and hates the cold. |
| 2009-09-08 4:51 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed YES!!!!! I would most definitely be interested in this! I fare very poorly in the heat because I do NOT sweat. It was very common for me to do my long runs with my buddy and look to see him dripping with sweat while I had dry skin, covered in goosebumps. |
 2009-09-08 5:00 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
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| 2009-09-08 5:02 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Master 2327 North Alabama | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Absolutely. I sweat like a stuck pig. Put a drywick shirt on me, and it's wet before the Garmin gets a satellite! I'd love see the difference in temperature numbers throughout training and racing. I can already tell you my runs suffer in the heat, but by how much, I don't know. RunnersWorld did a similar test with a runner running a 10k with high heats to test the potential for heat related injuries. It was amazing the differences and how much a few degrees affected the internal core temps and the overall performance. The only difference was his themometer was up his rear. I don't know of a runner who would EVER find that comfortable or normal! Sure. Beam me up Scotty! |
| 2009-09-08 5:08 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Expert 2189 Dodge County, MN (out in the corn) | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I'm interested! I have problems with dehydration cramps and would love to find a way to monitor that. |
| 2009-09-08 5:16 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Folsom, CA (Sacramento Area) | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I am in As a clysdale, I would be interested to learn about how my body temp affects my performance. |
| 2009-09-08 5:22 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Expert 838 West Palm Beach, FL | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Here in FL I know that the heat severely impacts performance. My night time runs are a world away from daylight. It's even worse for us big clydes since we make so much heat on our own. If you can really deliver the device for <$20 you've got something that's at least good for $hits and giggles. Sign me up. |
| 2009-09-08 5:23 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Veteran 499 El Segundo, CA | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Sure, I'd be interested. Anything in the name of science! (stand_back_square_0.png) Attachments ---------------- stand_back_square_0.png (16KB - 15 downloads) |
| 2009-09-08 5:28 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Master 1485 | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I'll play! |
| 2009-09-08 5:31 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Veteran 152 arizona | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I am interested......as long as there is no rectal temp. probe involved. |
| 2009-09-08 5:49 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Veteran 174 Fort Worth. Texas | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed yes, very interested to help. I love running in the mid-day heat in Texas and welcome anything that can help make that safer! |
| 2009-09-08 6:19 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Master 1890 Cypress, CA | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Interesting idea, and I can think of a couple of markets for it beyond triathlon/endurance sports: 1. Remember a couple of years ago when a few pro football players keeled over (and I think one or two died) from heat injuries during training camp? Especially at the price point you mention, you could probably sell into hot weather team sports all the way down to the high school/Pop Warner level. If I had a kid playing football, I'd definitely buy one for him... 2. When I served in Navy ships, preventing heat casualties was a big issue. We had limited exposure times based on heat and humidity level. Especially with our current concentration on desert operations, I'm betting that there would be a lot of military applications for this device. I'm guessing that there are other industrial settings with the same kind of concerns. |
| 2009-09-08 6:40 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Member 190 Panama City Beach | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Cool, maybe? I've been involved in heat and cold studies at work, and devices to cool or heat the body. I don't know how yours works BUT we put probes up the BUTT. The bike seat is uncomfortable enough.  I would be interested in collecting quantitative data on the heat effects on performance. |
| 2009-09-08 7:34 PM in reply to: #2395554 |
| Extreme Veteran 326 | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed tjh - 2009-09-08 6:19 PM Interesting idea, and I can think of a couple of markets for it beyond triathlon/endurance sports: 1. Remember a couple of years ago when a few pro football players keeled over (and I think one or two died) from heat injuries during training camp? Especially at the price point you mention, you could probably sell into hot weather team sports all the way down to the high school/Pop Warner level. If I had a kid playing football, I'd definitely buy one for him... 2. When I served in Navy ships, preventing heat casualties was a big issue. We had limited exposure times based on heat and humidity level. Especially with our current concentration on desert operations, I'm betting that there would be a lot of military applications for this device. I'm guessing that there are other industrial settings with the same kind of concerns. We couldn't agree more....the patent actually states: This invention falls into the field of body temperature measuring devices, specifically relating to a device that is conveniently located XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX of an individual, regardless if that person is an athlete or a physical labor worker. Some of our intial marketing verbage to high school athletic departments is: "You don't measure the cost in dollars but instead lives saved" |
| 2009-09-08 7:38 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Veteran 307 Montréal | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed I could test it in our freakin' cold winter...!! I'm in! |
| 2009-09-08 7:41 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Extreme Veteran 326 | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Wow....I am overwhelmed (but not surprised) with the support and encouragement of the BT Community. I will be calling the manufactuer to get an update on the "alpha" batch. I am hoping to have them in hand in the next 30 days. I am keeping a notebook of all of the interested parties, and hopefully will be able to provide a test unit to each of you. This a relatively simple device, and will not electronically record data measurements like a Garmin 305 etc (at least it won't intially). Hopefully the simplicity and low entry cost will make it cost effective to those who need this kind of input the most. Like any business idea, the goal is to make money.....however, my partner and I were discussing today how cool it would be to actually prevent one death with a device created out of our heads. THANKS AGAIN! |
| 2009-09-08 8:02 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Member 190 Panama City Beach | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Jamesehatchr: you still haven't said where the probe goes? |
| 2009-09-08 8:06 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Expert 1027 | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Great idea, and props for pursuing it. I always like being a test rat. My techie background makes me want to keep up with technology and new gadgets. |
| 2009-09-08 8:08 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed Hmmmm, too bad IM Moo is in just under 5 days - I would have volunteered. I don't think testing this during that time would be a good idea. |
| 2009-09-08 8:24 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Regular 143 Maynard, MA | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed As a mechanical engineer I'm interested, so count me in. My temp is also runs about 1 degree cooler then the average. |
| 2009-09-08 9:00 PM in reply to: #2395060 |
| Extreme Veteran 326 | Subject: RE: Lab Rats Needed The device monitors changes (increase and/or decreases) in temprature during a workout....therefore, whether you run hot or cold compared to the "normal range" the device will be able to show you the relative change in temprature. Before disclosing too much info on the device, I want to review some information with the patent attorney. Thanks so much for the input. |
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