You are a fitness specialist at a commercial fitness center. One of your clients (i.e., a 40 year old male) has been working on cardiovascular conditioning for the past 6 weeks. The work-outs have include 30 - 45 minutes of aerobic activity 4-5 times a week using a variety of equipment (e.g., treadmill; elliptical; stationary bike). When the individual arrived at the fitness facility today, none of the equipment is available, so he asks your advice about completing his work-out by running outdoors. A. The air temperature is 85◦F with a relative humidity of 90%. Would you recommend that he run outdoors? Explain your response. B. Following a 30 minute run on the outdoor track, the individual reports to you that he doesn’t feel well. He complains of a headache, dizziness, and light-headedness. You observe that he looks pale and is sweating profusely. What condition should be suspected? How would you manage the condition?

Exercising affects the physiological activities of the body. The body has to adapt itself and change…

Answered: Explain your response. B. Following a…

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1SRQ

Related questions

Question

You are a fitness specialist at a commercial fitness center. One of your clients (i.e., a 40 year old male) has been working on cardiovascular conditioning for the past 6 weeks. The work-outs have include 30 - 45 minutes of aerobic activity 4-5 times a week using a variety of equipment (e.g., treadmill; elliptical; stationary bike). When the individual arrived at the fitness facility today, none of the equipment is available, so he asks your advice about completing his work-out by running outdoors. A. The air temperature is 85◦F with a relative humidity of 90%. Would you recommend that he run outdoors? Explain your response. B. Following a 30 minute run on the outdoor track, the individual reports to you that he doesn’t feel well. He complains of a headache, dizziness, and light-headedness. You observe that he looks pale and is sweating profusely. What condition should be suspected? How would you manage the condition?

Expert Solution