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How can I cool down fast after an outdoor workout in a hot & humid climate?
I was living for many years in South India and training daily in Kalari (a martial art). In Kalari we have a simple method to deal with this problem. After training, we wait for the body to stop ...
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Does food temperature affect absorption time and efficiency?
The rate of digestion depends upon the surface area of the food particles, and yes, its temperature, with the ideal temperature for gastric emptying being on the warm side (~43°C), but not hot. ...
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How can I cool down fast after an outdoor workout in a hot & humid climate?
A cold pack can be applied to the abdomen, back of the neck, and/or inside of the upper thigh. This is a technique used by first responders to treat hyperthermia. The large surface area of the abdomen,...
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How can I cool down fast after an outdoor workout in a hot & humid climate?
Answering my own question, since I've had plenty of time to experiment recently:
Immersing yourself in a pool is the fastest option, since the thermal conductivity of water is approximately 30x higher ...
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How much does body fat affect body temperature?
Surface Area vs Volume
Not only does fat provide insulation...it also affects a body's surface area-to-volume ratio.
Volume represents how many cells are in a body (and cell size, like in fat). ...
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How can I cool down fast after an outdoor workout in a hot & humid climate?
I feel the same way after erging (rowing) a moderate (20 min) piece on my rower whether indoors or outdoors. I think the most important consideration for cool down is to reduce the amount of stress ...
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Exercise to improve sleep
To improve sleep, there are many other things that you can do, that have much greater affect on your sleep quality.
Develop a consistent sleep regime
Less light at night
Reduce caffeine intake in ...
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Cold and fever after doing extensive cardio sport?
Your issue is extremely common and simple. I also have a lot of experience with this.
Your workout produce too much stress and your body have unsufficent means to deal with that. There is no magic ...
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