Professor Mike Tipton
Professor of human and applied physiology
Mike Tipton is professor of human and applied physiology at Portsmouth University and is one of the UK’s leading experts in the effects of cold and inhospitable conditions on the human body. With an MBE awarded for services to physiological research in extreme environments, there’s no better person to chat to about the effects of chilly water on triathletes.
Recent articles by Professor Mike Tipton
How much cold-water swimming do you need to do to keep your acclimatisation up?
You might not be too keen on the idea of doing a lot of cold-water swimming, but how much is enough to keep on top of acclimatisation? Professor Mike Tipton has the answer…
What is the afterdrop and what causes it?
You may have heard open-water swimmers talk about the afterdrop, especially during the winter. But what is the afterdrop – and what causes it?
The most important body parts to keep warm when swimming
If you want to perform at your best in the water, you need to keep warm. Here, Professor Mike Tipton highlights the body parts that it's most important to insulate
How to improve your performance in cold water
Does your performance suffer when you're swimming in cold water? Professor Mike Tipton explains what you can do to improve it