Avoid Bad Effects Of Exercise, Doctors Remind The Importance Of Heating And Cooling

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JAKARTA - Sports Medicine Specialist Andi Kurniawan reminded not to skip the warm-up stage before exercising.

"One of the bad habits when exercising is skipping the warm-up and then doing some stretching," said the doctor, who is a member of the Association of Sports Medicine Specialists (PDSKO), as quoted by Antara, Sunday, September 25.

Warming up is very important because it can reduce the risk of injury that can occur during exercise later. In addition, Andi said, heating also plays a role in preparing the body's condition before starting physical activity.

"Warming ups are intended to prepare the body before exercising and raise body temperature. After warming up for 5 to 10 minutes, it can be followed by stretching, then exercise," he said.

Andi explained that cooling down is equally important to do after exercising. He continued, cooling is important to lower heart rate and body temperature after physical activity.

On the other hand, Andi also reminded the public to make exercise a part of a healthy lifestyle. According to him, exercise is not only beneficial for physical health, but also spiritual health.

He did not deny that the pandemic for more than two years has made people increasingly reluctant to do outdoor activities and limit mobility. This also has an impact on the body which becomes stiff because it is rarely moved.

"The last two years have changed the lives of all of us. Two years of lack of physical activity, and we are forced to stay at home. Many activities have decreased and have an effect on the body," said Andi.

The doctor, who graduated from the University of Indonesia, added that not a few are wrong to start sports and just follow trends such as running, cycling, and others.

"My advice, start with light exercise or an active lifestyle. Sit less, for example. That's one simple thing. In Jakarta, our opportunity to sit can be up to 15 hours. Starting from going to the office, working in the office, eating dinner. afternoon, return trips, etc. So, an active lifestyle is a good start," he said.