Alabama football adopts Heat Sense for player heat safety

Alabama football has announced it will be the first customer for Heat Sense, a new fitness tracker designed to monitor athletes' core body temperatures. Developed by Melissa Fortenberry, the technology aims to proactively manage heat strain, a growing concern during the hot conditions common in Tuscaloosa. Jeff Allen, Alabama's senior associate athletic director for health and performance, expressed eagerness to implement innovative tools for player safety. Test sensors were applied to players during a practice session in March, and the feedback collected validated the approach. Fortenberry hopes to expand Heat Sense to three to five additional Division I programs this summer.

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