Lee Taylor is a Reader in Exercise and Environmental Physiology at Loughborough University. His research and applied practice focus on protecting athlete health and performance in hot and humid environments, including heat acclimation, cooling, hydration, thermoregulation and strategies to reduce exertional heat illness risk. He works with international federations, Olympic and Paralympic organisations, national teams and world-class athletes. His work has informed athlete preparation, heat policy and practice for Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups, translating evidence into feasible, sport-specific measures for use before and during competition
