Question 1

which is an effect of not having a proper cool-down after your workout routine?

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Cool down: This is important because when you cool down properly, your recovery from the exercise will be better.You will not feel as exhausted and you will be able to exercise more consistently.Your muscles will not be as sore.I would thoroughly recommend it!

Question 2

i have started going to the gym and after a workout my face is very red and hot and doesn't seem to cool down for hours after, can i take something?

Accepted Answer

Med: Can try a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) after working out.

Question 3

hi i am jaspreet , i workout everyday cardio+weight training, 1) are there any side effects of not doing cool down after exercise?

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Cool Down: The biggest problem of not doing a cool down is injury.  It is always suggested a cool down period after cardio due to higher heart rate.  People have been know to become dizzy and fall and sustain an injury.  Make sure you stretch after work outs as well.

Question 4

how important are the cool-down portions of a workout?

Accepted Answer

Not very: The major aspect of the work out is the exercise itself. Afterwords you can stop entirely and there are no proven benefits from an intermediate slow down in exercise.  Keep well hydrated and stop if you feel dizzy or uncomfortable beyond your usual.

Question 5

hi. im an athlete. 19 yrs old.  when i do max workouts, i will cool down for like 1 minute and then i lay on the ground to catch my breath. noticed that my heart rate stays at 140 laying down. it stays around 138-144 for about 4 minutes. max hr 195?

Accepted Answer

Cool down longer: Walk around after max effort...keep the blood flowing and the muscles moving to avoid cramping and lactic acid build-up.  Max HR around 200 would yield a cooling down HR in the 140 range.

Question 6

every single time i try to start up a workout routine, i come down with a cold. despite wiping machines and washing hands after. is there any sort of medical condition in which exercise weakens immune system or is my gym really that dirty?

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Immunity: Sounds like your immune system is low and you are run down.  Please see your doctor.  He/she can do lab tests and perhaps refer you to a nutritionist.  Are you getting enough sleep? Peace and good health.

Question 7

i have lost 36 pounds and i'm trying to lose 14 more but i'm stuck i can't lose anymore i changed my workout routine and i'm eating very healthy. help?

Accepted Answer

Plateaus in..: Wt. Loss are common. Quick drops in wt. Happen due to loss of water & glycogen from muscle stores (energy source burned since one's caloric intake is reduced). Because some muscle is lost, the body's metabolism slows requiring either: (1) fewer calories (2) increased activity or (3) increased calories to build muscle again, assuming exercise is vigorous. Serious athletes try #3 first. Really!

Question 8

i need a good workout routine for 15 year old male?

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Work out for 15yo: Resistance exercise and interval cardiovascular exercises. Cross fit provides body weight programs on there web site. Ultimately the program you use depends on your initial goals.

Question 9

what is a good workout routine to get smaller thighs?

Accepted Answer

None: How to loss mass from one spot on the body is a common question. Unfortunately, you cannot do this with significant results. If you burn more calories than you take it, you will lose weight. This will decrease the size of your thighs. All leg exercises can build muscle but you are not likely to make big muscles without lifting heavy weights. Tone your legs with light weights and aerobic exercise.

Question 10

i would like a workout routine for football next year?

Accepted Answer

Workout routine: Many factors involved here, weight, age, overall health, etc. Please see doc for clearance and then consider a visit or two to a certified trainer at a gym.  Peace and good health.

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What is an effect of not having a proper cool down after your workout routine

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I have started going to the gym and after a workout my face is very red and hot and doesn't seem to cool down for hours after, can i take something?

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Hi i am jaspreet , i workout everyday cardio+weight training, 1) are there any side effects of not doing cool down after exercise?

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How important are the cool-down portions of a workout?

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Hi. im an athlete. 19 yrs old. when i do max workouts, i will cool down for like 1 minute and then i lay on the ground to catch my breath. noticed that my heart rate stays at 140 laying down. it stays around 138-144 for about 4 minutes. max hr 195?

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Every single time i try to start up a workout routine, i come down with a cold. despite wiping machines and washing hands after. is there any sort of medical condition in which exercise weakens immune system or is my gym really that dirty?

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I have lost 36 pounds and i'm trying to lose 14 more but i'm stuck i can't lose anymore i changed my workout routine and i'm eating very healthy. help?

A member asked:

I need a good workout routine for 15 year old male?

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What is a good workout routine to get smaller thighs?

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I would like a workout routine for football next year?

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