Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 13

How might exercise in a cold environment affect dexterity in such skills as throwing and catching?

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In cold environments, the rate of loss of heat exceeds the rate of heat production. Therefore, regular exercise in cold environment requires warm clothing to prevent hypothermia. However, getting trained in cold environments has an advantage in certain sports events.