Compare and contrast the health risks of the following two ...

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Compare and contrast the health risks of the following two people: Suki is a 25-year-old recreational runner.
 
  She runs for 30 minutes at least 4 days a week and weight trains at a fitness center for 30 minutes 3 days a week. She also makes sure she stretches after her workouts. Marla is a 25-year-old graduate student who does not exercise regularly. She will occasionally take a jog with friends, but is often out of breath and too sore the next day to be motivated to do it regularly.
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You want to train for a 10K race being held in July, which means you'll have to train in the heat of summer. Describe your plan to avoid heat-related illness.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Suki has fewer health risks because she exercises regularly. Her heart and lungs are stronger and she probably has normal blood pressure and higher HDL than Marla. She is more likely to be of normal body weight than Marla. Marla will most likely have lower bone density and may have a shorter lifespan than Suki if she does not change her sedentary behaviors. Suki will also have better immune responses and be at a lower risk of some cancers than Marla. Marla is also at increased risk for injury when she does exercise.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Allow your body to adjust to working out in the heat by gradually increasing activity performed in hot weather. Be sure to stay well hydrated. During exercise sessions lasting longer than 60 minutes, drink a sports beverage instead of plain water to replace electrolytes lost in sweat. Exercise during cooler times of day, and wear appropriate clothes.