Exercise in the COLD Human exposure to extreme cold

produces considerable physiologic and

psychological challenges. Cold ranks
high among the differing terrestrial
environmental stressors for its
potentially lethal consequences (Katch
et al., 2011).
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Muscular Activity
Individuals who are exposed to the
cold will increase muscular activity to
increase heat production and thus feel
more comfortable. Shivering can
contribute significantly to heat
production (Plowman & Smith, 2011).
Thermoregulatory Processes
Hormonal Output
Hormones like epinephrine and nor
epinephrine increase heat production
when exposed to extreme cold. Stress
from cold also stimulates the release of
thyroxin, a hormone that increases
resting metabolism (Katch et al., 2010).
Vascular Adjustments
Stimulation of cold receptors constricts
peripheral blood vessels which reduces
the flow of warm blood to the body’s
cooler surface and redirects it to the
warmer core to keep the body warm
(Katch et al., 2010).

Challenges in the COLD

Movement in the cold Decreased Muscle Strength
Due to the extra weight of protective Because the muscles create extra
clothing, basic motor skills are movements in the cold, they greatly
tremendously impaired. The cold also weaken as well. The enzyme activity
affects the sensory receptors in the decreases as a result of the low
hand. Extra movements like, temperature. Less muscles are used in
shivering decreases muscle efficiency simple movements like picking up an
as normal movement patterns are object or pushing or pulling an object.
impaired. This would increase the Because of this, muscle strength and
difficulty of performing precise power decrease significantly (Brooks et
movements (Brooks et al., 2005). al., 2005).
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Possible Illnesses in the COLD

The hazards of excessive cold exposure
include potential illnesses like
Hypothermia (occurs when the
hypothalamus fails to regulate body
temperature), Frostbite (happens when
the circulation in the skin decreases to
the point that the tissue dies from lack of
oxygen and nutrients), and Exercise-
Induced Asthma (caused by the drying
of airways due to dry air when
temperature drops) (Kenney et al., 2004).
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