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better exercise tolerance in the cold?
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taniaaust1
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Yes. I used to only exercise at night when it was cold even better if it was raining and I was getting wet as well (it was winter when I was doing that.. I probably was pputting myself at risk of hypothermia but oh well I could exercise better).
In my case I can exercise far better at such a time as me getting warm triggers off POTS. So if I can keep cool, I have far more hope of being able to exercise.
Suspect it may be POTS knocking you about some when you get warm if you are more able when cool.
In my case I can exercise far better at such a time as me getting warm triggers off POTS. So if I can keep cool, I have far more hope of being able to exercise.
Suspect it may be POTS knocking you about some when you get warm if you are more able when cool.
I usually do better in the very cold weather too, exposure to cold boosts mitocondria cells apparently. I had thought it was the subtle increase in oxygen in the air and the cooling effect keeping the muscles going that bit more. I find really wet days can leave me short of breath.
mellster
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Definitely for me as well and I think Artstu had a good explanation. It's common for healthy exercisers as well to do better in cooler conditions.
Sallysblooms
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I do better overall with POTS in the cold. Heat is the worse trigger for me.