Benefits and Problems Associated with Exercise for the Elder

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…level of the lesion to the spinal cord so there is less available surface area for sweat to evaporate to cool the body. For these reasons I would advise SPI people to avoid exercising in the heat, where possible. And, if they do need to train or compete in the heat, they should follow the above-mentioned (elderly) guidelines, as well as having someone monitor them frequently during their training to avoid heat stress and illness.