Warm-up Essential... Avoid Overexertion
Heated Skin Requires Specialized Care
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwanju] A sleek body line in the middle of summer exerts a greater charm than any other clothing. Even without strict body management, more people enjoy exercising as a hobby during the summer. This is thanks to the steady popularity of water sports, as well as the significant increase in those who have started indoor exercises such as fitness, home training, and CrossFit, and small-scale sports like golf and tennis during the COVID-19 period. To maintain both leisure and health, let's explore the care methods to pay attention to when exercising in the summer.
Thorough Warm-up Exercises, Stop Immediately if Chest Pain Occurs
Stretching for more than 5 minutes before water leisure activities such as water skiing and surfing is essential. In the water, muscles that are not usually used are engaged to maintain balance. Suddenly using unused muscles can cause cramps, which may lead to accidents. During warm-up exercises, be sure to loosen the muscles of the waist and pelvis, which are heavily used to maintain balance on the water surface.
Be cautious about overexerting yourself outdoors in extreme heat. The risk of dehydration increases due to the heat, and cardiovascular abnormalities may occur. Under extreme heat, blood flow speeds up and the heart beats faster to lower body temperature. This is why the risk of heatstroke and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases increases in summer. Even if you are not thirsty, make sure to hydrate sufficiently and engage in physical activity at an appropriate intensity and frequency according to your exercise capacity. If you experience shortness of breath or chest tightness during exercise, stop immediately. If symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a specialist for examination.
Shower After Exercise, Cooling Functional Products Are Effective
The ideal skin temperature is about 31~32℃, approximately 5℃ lower than body temperature. When skin temperature rises while enjoying exercise under the hot sun, enzymes that break down collagen are activated, which can reduce skin elasticity. However, showering with ice-cold water to lower the heated skin temperature is not recommended. Sudden changes in body temperature can strain the heart and blood vessels.
Therefore, after exercise, it is better to shower with lukewarm water and use body care products with cooling functionality. A representative example is the recently launched men's body care brand Philidus's Sports Cooling Body Wash. It has undergone human application tests for heat-soothing effects and skin irritation tests to be used without worries about dryness and heat sensation after exercise. Its greatest strength is its dense foam formulation. As a mousse foam type, you can enjoy dense foam that fills your hand without the need for a separate shower ball.
A Philidus representative said, “The Sports Cooling Body Wash is designed with an emphasis on convenient portability and refreshing use to instantly wash away accumulated fatigue on the skin after exercise,” adding, “The refreshing sensation provided by the four-complex of tea tree, centella asiatica, aloe, and vitamin C derivatives, along with the musk scent that thoroughly covers unpleasant body odor, will relieve summer skin concerns for men.”
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