5 tips for exercising in cold weather to avoid stroke.
(Baonghean.vn) - In winter, many people still maintain the habit of waking up very early to exercise. However, many have been in critical condition, even dying, from respiratory failure, heart attack, or stroke simply because of unscientific exercise in the early morning... So, how should one exercise safely during cold weather?
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| In winter, it's better to exercise later than in summer; postpone your workout until there's sunlight and the cold dew has dissipated to avoid sudden exposure to cold. In particular, exercising too early in the morning and being exposed to a sudden drop in temperature can cause the arteries supplying blood to the brain to constrict and become blocked, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients, and potentially causing a stroke. |
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| When it's cold, you should warm up a little longer because your body is more sluggish in winter compared to hot weather. Warming up before exercising helps to release synovial fluid in the joints, thus reducing the risk of injury. Extending the exercise time slightly and gradually increasing the intensity also helps avoid the risk of stroke. |
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| It's advisable to slightly open doors or windows to allow your body to adjust to the lower outdoor temperature. Avoid going straight from a closed room into the open air, as this can easily lead to thermal shock. On cold, drizzly days, gentle exercises like yoga or walking around the house can still be beneficial. |
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| Prolonged and excessive exercise will cause fatigue, weaken the body's resistance, and, combined with cold weather, make one susceptible to colds. Middle-aged and elderly people, especially those with cardiovascular disease, lung disease, or bronchial problems, should particularly avoid exercising for too long in the early morning. |
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| In winter, not dressing warmly enough when exercising early in the morning is very dangerous; because the temperature usually drops low, the body cannot immediately warm up to adapt to the environment, making it easy to catch a sudden cold, which can lead to stroke... Initially, you should dress warmly, and when your body warms up and the outside temperature rises, you can remove some layers; you should wear a hat and scarf to keep your neck warm. |
