CoolMitt

A standardized hand- or palm-cooling method used during rest periods in training or endurance efforts. The usual protocol is to hold a cool object such as a mitt, gel pack, cold water bottles, or a chilled can in the palms long enough to feel cool but not ice-cold. The goal is to help manage heat stress and preserve performance by cooling blood passing through the hands without triggering the vasoconstriction that can come from very cold exposure.