Question

Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in preventing heat illness during practices? Students can run faster when not weighed down by gear. Students need to get acclimatized to heat and exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear. Students need to build up their muscles before wearing full gear.

Answer 1

Answer : Option B) Students need to get acclimatized to heat and exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear.

Explanation : While doing practices and training activities during the summer months or other hot-weathers it is advised to wear full uniform/padding to prevent heat illness because it will prevent the water losses from the body.

It will try to adjust the athlete's body temperature along with the heart rate and  give comfort to the user. It will basically prepare them to use the heavy gears to be worn after the exercise. It acts as an heat absorber and reduces the amount of heat that reaches to the body.

Answer 2

Students need to get acclimatized to heat and exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear.

Discusses organic transformation that lessens physiological strain like body temperature and heart rate, improve comfort, improve exercise capacity and reduce the risks of serious heat illness during exposure to heat stress.