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Is it okay to drink cold water after strenuous exercise?

Asked by:Martha

Asked on:Apr 12, 2026 01:52 AM

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  • Eleanor Eleanor

    Apr 12, 2026

     

      Is it okay to drink cold water after strenuous exercise?

      After a person undergoes strenuous exercise, the body will generate a lot of heat, causing the organs in the body to be in a "high fever" that is much hotter than usual. Drinking cold water at this time will cause the throat, esophagus, stomach and other organs to contract sharply when exposed to cold, making people feel uncomfortable. This is what the proverb calls "explosion of the lungs."

      Drinking cold water after strenuous exercise, especially for temporary pleasure, drinking large amounts of cold water can cause stomach cramps and colic in mild cases, and syncope in severe cases, requiring hospitalization. Hospital rescue.

      After exercise, you should take a short break before drinking warm water, and you should not drink too much at one time. It is best to drink some light salt water, which can not only quench your thirst, but also replenish the salt lost in the body due to perspiration.

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