Things you should not do after working out

chinacdc.cn | Updated: 2023-06-11
Things you should not do after working out

Avoid squatting
 
Squatting immediately after exercise will hinder the blood flow of the lower limbs and affect blood circulation. Instead, you should adjust your breathing rhythm and swing your arms while walking to speed up the recovery of your stamina and eliminate fatigue.
 
Avoid indulging on cold drinks
 
The digestive system of the human body is in a state of inhibition and experiencing hypofunction after a workout. Binging on cold drinks may cause gastrointestinal cramps, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
 
Avoid having meals immediately
 
During exercise, the blood of the whole body is redistributed to supply the needs of the locomotive organs, while the supply to organs in the abdominal cavity is relatively reduced. It will take 20 to 30 minutes to get back to normal.
 
Avoid lowering body temperature abruptly
 
Entering an air-conditioned room, resting at the center of airflow, or taking a cold shower will cause skin blood vessels to constrict and stop sweating. The resulting thermoregulation disorders may lead to cold and diarrhea.
 
Things you're probably doing wrong
 
Excessive exercise
 
Continuous excessive exercise will reduce the body's self-protection ability and increase the risk of injury during exercise. Also, it can weaken the immune system, making it easier to get sick.
 
Neglecting strength exercise
 
In addition to building up the muscles, strength exercises can also maintain the shape and functioning of the body, increase the bone density of the elderly, and improve the sensitivity of the obese to insulin. So, your weekly workout should include both aerobic and strength exercises.
 
Occasional exercise on weekends
 
Because of busy work schedules, some people spend tons of time working out on weekends, which can easily lead to excessive exercise. In addition, if the interval between exercises is too long, the effect of the last exercise will disappear, which means you are starting from scratch every time. Working out three to five times a week is a reasonable frequency.