Essay Submission Assignment #2 Factors That Should be Considered to Provide Maximal Protection When People are Exercising in the Cold
When exercising in the cold, people should consider these important factors for their safety. Do not overdress. Overdressing can cause the body to become hot and sweaty. Then the sweat soaks through the clothing, evaporating and removing the heat, and heat is lost even faster. (Kenney, 11/2011, p. 301) However, "People who have more fat mass conserve heat more efficiently than smaller, leaner individuals in the cold" (Kenney, 11/2011). I always thought this was just a myth to hurt fat people. Then I noticed how I would be comfortable in cooler temperatures then my partner. As you probably figured out she is
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The body's adaptation to high altitude helps significantly but doesn't fully compensate for the lack of oxygen. "There is a drop in VO2 max of 2% for every 300 m elevation above 1500 m even after allowing for full acclimatization" (High Altitude and Athletic Training, 2005). According to "High Altitude and Athletic Training", to fully appreciate acclimatization realize that there aren't any world record times at high altitudes. The air density is much lower, thus wind resistance is much lower. Wind resistance is the cyclists biggest barrier to speed. (High Altitude and Athletic Training, 2005) If all other factors were equal, then there must be faster times at higher altitudes. Since there aren't, means that something else must have decreased. We humans are not faster in higher …show more content…
Mountain sickness is the name given to the many symptoms and illnesses that happen to some individuals after rapid ascent to high altitude. "Mild forms of the illness may affect up to 50% of people traveling to altitudes above 14,000 ft. Severe forms of the illness may be life threatening because of pulmonary or cerebral edema. Symptoms of headache, malaise, and decreased appetite are fairly common among individuals traveling to altitudes greater than 8,000 ft this still can occur at lower altitudes. The mild forms of mountain sickness can usually be treated with rest, hydration, analgesics (eg. ibuprofen), and alcohol avoidance" (High Altitude and Athletic Training, 2005). A runner should not go to higher altitudes, if they are already experiencing symptoms. There is a medication that can help prevent this illness. Individuals who have already experienced an episode of mountain sickness are at risk for future trips and should seek medical advice. Severe forms are characterized by severe shortness of breath, cough, severe headache, confusion, or hallucinations. This may progress to coma and death. This is a medical emergency. Immediately get to lower altitude, get oxygen, and medical attention as soon as possible. (High Altitude and Athletic Training,
There acclimatization process is that they will make one day round trips to the next camp 2,000 feet up to acclimatize. When they set out for their first trip Krakauer see a lot of the group putting on new boots that have not been worn and he gets worried. Also a lot of them haven't climbed in over a year.
The higher a person’s VO2max, the longer they can sustain endurance events at higher training intensities. Conclusively, the experiment proved that the trained participant had a higher VO2max (higher oxygen consumption) and was indeed more fit than that of the untrained participant.
Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is an adventurous story about a Mount Everest expedition gone wrong. The journey up the mountain is like previous trips, but once they reach the top of the mountain all hell breaks loose. A massive storm traps climbers stuck on the top of the mountain with little to no oxygen, no shelter, and nowhere to go. Oxygen depletion alone can kill someone and make them vulnerable to novice mistakes. Krakauer notices when he is lacking oxygen as he says, “The world beyond the rubber mask was stupendously vivid but seemed not quite real, as if a movie were being projected in slow motion across the front of my goggles. I felt drugged, disengaged, thoroughly insulated from external stimuli” (179). HACE, a medical condition in which the brain swells, is caused by a lack of oxygen and can kill people within 48 hours if not treated. With a lack of shelter, the climbers are exposed to Artic-like conditions.
There are also some risk factors that make you more susceptible to altitude sickness. Some of these risk factors are:
Watt, Bob. “TO EVERY THING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN – A TIME TO BE BORN AND A TIME TO DIE.1 NATURAL LAW, EMOTION AND THE RIGHT TO DIE.” Denning Law Journal 1.24 (2012): 89-115. University of Buckingham
Being hypothermic or having frostbite on any part of your body can be very dangerous. This is an interesting topic because it can happen to anyone at anytime and if your are not prepared for it, it can be life threatening. If you are just going out to play in the snow and you are not dressed warm enough or all your skin is not covered frostbite can develop and you are at risk of hypothermia. Even if it is not snowing and there is not a cloud in the sky you can develop hypothermia if it is cold enough. If you are going to go hiking or skiing you will want to be aware of what hypothermia is and what to do if you get frostbite as this can result in the amputation of limbs and fingers. When skiing up in Vermont over Christmas break while going down the mountain my fingers started hurting and they were very cold. My dad and I were going down to the base of mountain, it was our final run of the day. We were skiing in negative 20 degree weather. This sparked my interest in hypothermia and frostbite because if we had not decided to get off the mountain frostbite developed on my hands and fingers and I would have run the risk of maybe getting them amputated. The purpose of writing this paper is to show how dangerous and lethal hypothermia and frostbite are if not taken care of properly.
Should humans be allowed to play the role of God? Legalizing Euthanasia would do exactly that. The ability to play with people’s lives should not be handed out under a legal/ and or medical disguise. Euthanasia is a practice that is unethical and immoral and it should be internationally forbidden and prohibited.
Brea is one of the most coveted places to live in Southern California as it offers the allure of a small town with a warm, welcoming community feel. In addition to this small town charm, Brea also provides residents with great services, beautiful public art and a great selection of retail and culinary choices and options. These are just a few of the reasons as to why so many people are looking for a home for sale in Brea. Another great reason to call Brea home is its low crime rate and the city’s safe streets. Even with the safe, community feel of Brea, you can never be too vigilant. Here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe as well as some keep pieces of advice to help you keep your home from being a target for a home break in.
Death penalty and lethal injections are two very extreme and controversial topics within society. The death penalty is a government sanctioned practice where the prisoner is put to death as punishment for committing a crime. Lethal injections are chemical combinations administered for the purposes of capital punishment. These two terms coincide with one another and are widely known by the nation of America due to court cases such as Glossip v. Gross. The Glossip decision raised controversial questions regarding the constitutionality of the death penalty, as well as, the methods used to execute the prisoners on “death row.”
Death is a natural part of life that we all have to face one day. The way in which friends and love ones cope during this time is based on their culture or religious belief and their support system. Different religion or culture has different mourning customs which are unique to their own believes. For this project, three religious practices: Christianity, Muslim and Catholic were examined along with their own unique customs and believes. Despite the wide array of differences between each culture, they all believe in life after death and that there is a heaven and a hell.
Should a person who has gone beyond suffering, is terminally ill and has no mentality to live anymore have to suffer any more than they already do? I do not think so. Euthanasia is the painless killing of a willing patient who has an incurable disease or illness. Even though the issue is very controversial, I believe that Euthanasia used correctly is extremely beneficial to the happiness and dignity of suffering patients who wish to die. Some of the major reasons why I believe euthanasia should be a choice all critical patients have are, every human has the right to freedom of choice, it helps a patient die with dignity, and lastly it makes extreme economic sense. Euthanasia as is a helpful tool that can help many patients all over the world feel at peace.
To avoid decompression sickness ascend slowly, ascending slowly can reduce the risk of decompression sickness most people are affected by rapidly ascending. Other ways to help prevent decompression sickness is having a fit body, breath normally when underwater, hydrate before diving and don’t drink any alcohol before or after ...
It is always wise to cover your hands when you go outside in cold weather. Your skin there is very thin compared to other locales, meaning it will crack more easily and become irritated more often. Wear gloves in the winter to prevent them from drying and cracking.
It is true, of course, that performance enhancements can increase athletic ability, including stamina, strength and overall competitiveness. This puts an athlete at a competitive advantage over their competitors. Altitude training being one of many enhancements in sport is used to increase lung capacity, as well as increase training intensity. While at high altitudes the human body naturally increases the levels of erythropoietin, which is a chemical that releases red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the muscles, therefore increases oxygen levels in the muscles. Many people may not be aware of the serious dangers, and inconsistent, unpredictable results that accompany this enhancement. There are many possible outcomes of an athlete training at high altitude. One athlete may train at high altitude for months on end while following the suggested training, not have any symptom more than a headache, and return to sea level becoming a more valuable competitor. Another athlete could train following the same guidelines and be seriously ill, therefore not being able to train, reversing the purpose of altitude training. In fact adjustments to high altitudes are extremely difficult. Weight loss is unav...
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” is how the saying goes. Coined by the infamous Hammurabi’s Code around 1700 BC, this ancient expression has become the basis of a great political debate over the past several decades – the death penalty. While the conflict can be whittled down to a matter of morals, a more pragmatic approach shows defendable points that are far more evidence backed. Supporters of the death penalty advocate that it deters crime, provides closure, and is a just punishment for those who choose to take a human life. Those against the death penalty argue that execution is a betrayal of basic human rights, an ineffective crime deterrent, an economically wasteful option, and an outdated method. The debate has experienced varying levels of attention over the years, but has always kept in the eye of the public. While many still advocate for the continued use of capital punishment, the process is not the most cost effective, efficient, consistent, or up-to-date means of punishment that America could be using today.