Newspaper TODAY | Cardiologist asks not to cover up to run or jog
The medical director of the National Institute of Cardiology, Dr. Fabiola Rodríguez, spoke about the importance of physical activity for a healthy life, but recalled that certain measures must be taken in the face of high temperatures.
“You can exercise in a ventilated or air-conditioned place with whatever physical activity you can do, many people have treadmills or bicycles at home, that can be done at any time,” the director commented in an interview with 730 A.M.
However, going to a gym without air conditioning or in a space like a shed for naps or other times of extremely high temperatures is risky.
Asked about people who go running or jogging in jackets or with lots of clothes, the doctor warned about the danger in this regard.
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“It is a popular culture, people believe that if you sweat more, you lose weight and that is wrong, people have to be well hydrated and those suits are not suitable, they can have severe dehydration, that makes the muscles of the legs suffer and there is a serious condition ”, commented the cardiologist.
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The director indicated that it is important to practice physical activity every day, so that the body is accustomed and trained. She pointed out that doing some sport only once a week can imply risks, since the physique is overdemanded in a single afternoon, after having been inactive all the other days.
Finally, he recommended an annual medical check-up or before starting any sport or regular activity.
