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cold shower after an hour workout..

kieferC44C Posts: 4 Joined: 2003/10/12	2003/12/09, 09:42 PM hi guys, how's it goin? anyway, i just wanna ask something and i hope you can fill me in. i usually workout for an hour before going to office(so of course, i need to wash out after workout). somebody told me that it's okay to have a cold shower while you are perspiring than resting for a while before doing so. i am just a little worried about its effect on my health in the future. so please confirm it to me guys..thanks a lot.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/12/10, 02:29 AM A cold shower is great for the blood circulation and skin and to get all fresh and ready for work. Nothing bad about that. On the contrary to help your body to recover faster, a warmer shower is needed (only one thing; strong heat is not adviced if you have hurt yourself during training) -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
kieferC44C Posts: 4 Joined: 2003/10/12	2003/12/10, 07:43 PM thanks philia. how about a lukewarm shower before a cold one? is it fine? is it also advisable to take your shower while you are still perspiring?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/12/10, 07:50 PM Remember, blood flows toward warmth, and away from cold as a rule. So a warm shower, not hot as Nina states may be more beneficial for you after a hard workout. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
kieferC44C Posts: 4 Joined: 2003/10/12	2003/12/11, 03:46 AM thanks guys..but lastly, how about having a shower right away after a workout? somebody told me to have your shower while you are still perspiring instead of taking some rest before doing so..what do you think about that guys?
pimple Posts: 490 Joined: 2003/07/08	2003/12/11, 11:28 PM dude, how about you work out in the shower?! jk... i just do whatever bb1fit says... so i'd suggest doing what he said... heh, i just felt like posting...
kieferC44C Posts: 4 Joined: 2003/10/12	2003/12/17, 12:33 AM thanks guys for filling me in..stay healthy!!!