How to exercise in the cold season to avoid stroke?

One of the mistakes when exercising during the cold season is exercising too early. In the early morning, the body is under a warm blanket. Going out into the cold can cause blood vessels to suddenly constrict, causing high blood pressure. In particular, early morning is also the time when the body is in a state of rest and the blood is concentrated. If blood pressure increases due to exposure to cold air at this time, the risk of cerebral blood vessel rupture (cerebral hemorrhage) or thromboembolism.

Therefore, even healthy people should not get out of bed and exercise before 6 a.m. People with underlying medical conditions and the elderly should only exercise when the sun is out because the air is warmer at this time. Exercise moderately and do not exercise when the weather is too hot or too cold.

For those who have the habit of exercising in the morning, when waking up, they should not suddenly get out of bed but should warm up their body in bed first. When exercising, you need to warm up your body thoroughly to ensure safety. For people with hypertension, do not exercise when blood pressure is high. During this process, if you notice any abnormalities in your body, you need to stop exercising and rest.

Be sure to warm up carefully before going out in the cold or exercising; Dress warmly enough to ensure your body does not get cold. In addition, drink warm water after waking up and before going out to exercise to replenish enough water for the body and promote circulation.