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Kuan · #1 11-09-2005, 09:12 PM

Hey man, is it normal to feel like I can't breathe too well when doing aerobic activity in cold weather? This evening it was 38F when I went out. I was done in 30 minutes because I didn't feel like I could breathe properly.

Austin85 · #2 11-10-2005, 01:08 AM

From what I remember of cold weather living, it may have been that to do vigerous outdoor stuff in cold wether you probably should start out slow to get you body ; and heart warmed up before going too quickly.....

Azimyth · #3 11-10-2005, 01:12 AM

Hmm... it's 11 o'clock pm and 65 deg. f. outside here in beautiful Mesa, AZ.

Kuan · #4 11-10-2005, 06:45 AM

I'm the epitome of taking it easy man. I'm one of the slowest runners you'll see out there. The only people I pass are old people with walkers. Nine minute miles is fast for me.

Kuan · #5 11-10-2005, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by w126

What do mean by can't breathe properly?

Short of breath, wheezing, painful to inhale cold air?

I don't like to diagnose probs on the internet, but this is pretty specific.

Try warming up inside for 5 minutes before heading outside. Jumping jacks, skipping rope, or push ups to increase your body temp.

It sounds like you might be sensitive the cold air, so breathing through both nose and mouth should ensure enough oxygen for exercise as well as warmer air temperature. Nose breathing has a greater air-warming effect (actually that's still up in the air), but it's difficult to get enough air through your nose alone to sustain rapid breathing. Also, keep yourself hydrated, just as you would if it were a warm day.

Nothing major, just felt like it required more effort to breathe, as if my lungs didn't fill up. As if I had to consciously make an effort to fill my lungs, a little like running on an allergy day.

You're right about the internet diagnose thing. I'm gonna go out tonight and see how I feel after warming up a little inside.

Botnst · #6 11-10-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by w126

As a kid I had intrinsic asthma (not allergy-related) and would wheeze like a beat up old 240D when running outside.

Esp. remember it during gym class outside in the late fall.

It went away after puberty, but now I notice that if I work out inside for a few months, then suddenly switch to the cold WI environs, my wheezing has resumed. Not bad at all, but it's present -- so I think it's just a matter of adjusting.

So, when Kuan (finally) gets his hormones....?

Somebody better warn Mrs Kuan.