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Chapter Four
Guidelines for Exercise
Exercise is to the body as
reading is to the mind.
G. Legman
Vocabulary
hyperthermia—
heat cramps—
An_______________in body temperature with a
reduction of body fluids
heat-related problem in which certain muscles
__________________ involuntarily and cause pain
heat exhaustion— condition characterized by profuse sweating,
dizziness, and extreme weakness
heat stroke—
medical emergency characterized by hot, dry skin
and a ____________________ body temperature
hypothermia—
excessive ___________________ in body
temperature
What to Wear
Comfortable, supportive shoes
Good fitting socks
Light-colored shirts in
________________materials
Loose shorts
Preventing Heat Illnesses
Wear light-colored, lightweight clothes
Do not wear rubberized suits
Drink fluids ____________
Wear a hat
Precautions in Cold Weather
Wear thermal under- and
outerwear
Wear gloves, face masks, hats
_________________clothing
Don’t overdress
Wear water-resistant outerwear
Warming Up
Lasts 10 to 15 minutes
__________________ the body for action
Benefits of Warming Up
Mentally focus your effort
and promotes movement.
Increase heart rate and
____________________
to muscles.
Cooling Down
Last 10 to 15 minutes
Allows body to return to ______________
Benefits of Cooling Down
Prevents blood from pooling in muscles
Prevents muscle _______________
Study Question
The process of warming-up is
important because it
A. generates heat in the muscle and joint
tissues.
B. helps to make you feel like moving vigorously.
C. increases the blood supply to your muscles.
D. involves all of the above benefits.