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

Exercise 14

Discuss the physiological changes that occur in response to chronic exposure to cold.

Step 1 of 2

Exercise performance increases in cold and pleasant environments. This is due to enhanced loss of heat from the body. However, if exposed to extreme cold conditions, severe health consequences may occur. The most frequent condition that results from exposure to chronic cold temperatures is hypothermia.