Chapter Four Guidelines for Exercise Exercise is to the body as
reading is to the mind. G. Legman Slide 2 Vocabulary An increase in
body temperature with a reduction of body fluids heat-related
problem in which certain muscles contract involuntarily and cause
pain condition characterized by profuse sweating, dizziness, and
extreme weakness medical emergency characterized by hot, dry skin
and a rising body temperature excessive decline in body temperature
hyperthermia heat cramps heat exhaustion heat stroke hypothermia
Slide 3 What to Wear zComfortable, supportive shoes zGood fitting
socks zLight-colored shirts in breathable materials zLoose shorts
Slide 4 Preventing Heat Illnesses zWear light-colored, lightweight
clothes zDo not wear rubberized suits zDrink fluids often zWear a
hat Slide 5 Precautions in Cold Weather zWear thermal under- and
outerwear zWear gloves, face masks, hats zLayer clothing zDont
overdress zWear water-resistant outerwear Slide 6 Warming Up zLasts
10 to 15 minutes zPrepares the body for action Slide 7 Benefits of
Warming Up zMentally focus your effort and promotes movement.
zIncrease heart rate and blood supply to muscles. Slide 8 Cooling
Down zLast 10 to 15 minutes zAllows body to return to normal Slide
9 Benefits of Cooling Down zPrevents blood from pooling in muscles
zPrevents muscle soreness Slide 10 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.
