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Running cold: Risks and Benefits

We have just passed by a storm of snow and cold and you can think of few sports, at least outdoors. Are those days when people rush to reach home early and lock it when you most surprised to see from your window to a neighbor who is taking the opposite way to other people, leaves his wearing portal right and start running.
“A crazy man,” think. But the truth is that after ten minutes of running this guy will feel warm and well protected inside their clothes. And if one does not stop, keep the body warm and just feel the cold. As said John Castellani, physical trainer in the U.S. Navy, “if you have a little common sense running in subzero temperature conditions can be safe”.
Hypothermia occurs when your body loses more heat than it can produce. Depending on your level, hypothermia can cause chills, loss of consciousness, incoordination, confusion, and in worst cases death. The moisture, either by a sweat or rain, can accelerate the process hypothermic. “Humidity reduces your body temperature substantially,” said Castellani. “To stay warm you have to wear clothes that insulate you from the rain and wind, and breathable underwear sweat. Avoid cotton, “he explains. It also recommends that no more stop running or as you put a jacket decelerates rapidly, because “the slower you go produces less heat.
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