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Tokyo 2020 will be hot and humid, and we want you to be aware and as prepared as possible for the conditions you’ll be competing in.

- With high temperatures anticipated at Tokyo 2020, we’ve put together an expert-led guide to help you adapt
- The following tips cover acclimatisation, pre-cooling strategies and staying hydrated
- You and your entourage can also access the full list of recommendations from the IOC Medical Department

Exercising in hot and humid conditions presents a variety of concerns, from increasing the difficulty of endurance performance to making you vulnerable to such illnesses as heat cramp, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But we don’t want this to have a negative influence on your preparation for the Games – and that’s why we’ve put together this simple, expert-led guide that will help you perform at your best. Created in partnership with the IOC Medical Department, the guide addresses the key concerns you might have about competing in Tokyo and offers strategies that will reduce your risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses and ultimately enhance your performance.