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A member asked:
Is it true that taking a shower immediately after a workout can damage the heart? how long should i wait to shower post workout?
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Cardio : Nope. Not at all. This is the first time I have heard this untrue myth. If it were true almost every person who works out would have heart trouble.
Answered 11/29/2020
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