4. After exercise

The body will sweat a lot after exercise. Many people want to shower immediately to remove sweat.

However, the heart rate and blood pressure will increase during exercise, blood flow increases rapidly and the body will be in a state of “fight or flight” excitement. Showering right after exercise, especially cold showers, will cause blood vessels to suddenly constrict, affecting blood circulation and can lead to cardiovascular problems, even stroke.

Furthermore, after exercise, the body needs time to detoxify through sweat and dissipate heat through the skin in order to regulate body temperature. If you take a bath right after finishing exercise, especially a hot bath, it can interrupt the body’s natural cooling process and increase the burden on the cardiovascular system. Thus, after strenuous exercise, you had better cool down and rest properly in order that your heart rate and body temperature gradually return to normal before bathing.