With the onset of cold weather, exercise becomes more of a challenge: the body demands more from our metabolism to stay warm, and muscle stiffness tends to increase. However, maintaining movement and performing a warm-up before starting sports is essential to avoid the risk of muscle injury.
According to Faculdade Anhanguera’s physical education course coordinator, Prof. Audrey Fortunato Michelote, the most common problems at this time of year are muscle strains and strains, especially in the lower extremities (thighs, shins, ankles and feet). “In autumn and winter, warming up the body becomes even more important, as it takes time to achieve the necessary flexibility for an ideal range of motion in cold temperatures,” he explains.
The scientist emphasizes that the frequency of cardio-respiratory activity increases during the warm-up, which stimulates blood circulation and prepares the muscles for intense exercise. “To find the perfect time to start exercising, just watch your breathing and heartbeat. If they are higher compared to the rest period, then you can start,” explains the professor. “The preparation should be gradual so as not to demand too much from the cold body and avoid injuries and deletions,” he continues.
To warm up your body, just set aside 10 minutes before any sport. The habit is able to increase the mobility of the joints and the rate of energy release in the body, in addition to ensure the exchange of oxygen in hemoglobin and accelerate nerve impulses that facilitate movement. “This step is necessary to achieve results without compromising health,” concludes Michelote.
For people who do not often play sports, the teacher warns to be aware of factors such as physical fitness before engaging in sporadic activities such as football matches or weekend walks. “Before starting these activities, it is recommended to consult with a physical education specialist, and in cold weather or in open areas with wind, it is important to protect yourself with warm clothes for thermal comfort,” he concludes.
about Ankhanger
Founded in 1994, Anhanguera has already changed the lives of over a million students by offering quality education and job market-compatible content in undergraduate, graduate and professional development courses, both on-site and remotely.
With a presence in all Brazilian states, Anhanguera provides numerous services to the public through clinic schools in the areas of health centers and legal practice, where scientists conduct practical classes. Focusing on excellent integration between teaching, research and knowledge dissemination, Anhanguera offers quality learning and has in its DNA the desire to share knowledge with society, including through projects and social action.
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About Croton
Kroton was founded with the goal of changing people’s lives through education, the sharing of knowledge that shapes citizens and creates opportunities in the labor market. As part of the Cogna Educação holding, a Brazilian public company and one of the world’s leading educational institutions, Kroton provides quality education to more than 1 million higher education students across the country.
With a presence in 1672 municipalities, this institution has 124 own divisions under the brands Anhanguera, Pitágoras, Unic, Uniderp, Unime and Unopar and has been a pioneer in distance learning in Brazil for over 20 years. Kroton has the largest distance learning center in the country with 2,517 units and offers 100% of existing courses in-person in a digital environment.
With more than 1,000 hours of virtual classes every month, Kroton works to always offer the best experience for students, supporting their professional learning so they can achieve their goals and dreams. Visit the website for more information. Talk to us in the comments and let us know if you liked this news and take the opportunity to read more news on our website.
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