If you’re a runner, exertional compartment syndrome, also known as chronic compartment syndrome, can really cramp your style. It is an uncommon, exercise related neuromuscular condition, but is sometimes confused with shin splints, a...
Angina is a word used to describe chest pain or discomfort that occurs with coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries. A person with coronary artery disease has trouble with blood circulating through the cardiovascular system properly....
Leg pain is not uncommon for people who participate in athletic activities. Whether the cause is minor or serious, pain can make it difficult to exert your full athletic potential. Causes vary from temporary situations to long-term health...
The International Headache Society's "Classification of Headache Disorders," defines an exertional headache as severe, sudden onset head pain that occurs during or immediately after vigorous physical exertion. The classification system...
The human body requires a relatively stable internal temperature for physiologic processes to be properly carried out. Generally, when you are exposed to hot environmental conditions, your body sweats as a cooling mechanism. However, extreme heat...
Exertion headaches develop either during or soon after strenuous activities. Often referred to as weightlifter's headaches or exercise headaches, they usually manifest as a throbbing sensation that affects both sides of the head. However, some...
Prolonged physical exertion may leave you feeling sweaty, sore and fatigued. Physical activity works your muscles and depletes your energy reserves. Prevent post-exercise fatigue by altering your diet and workout intensity. While some level of...
When cold weather strikes, new dangers and concerns are introduced to your usual workout. You do not necessarily need to move your exercise indoors, but you do need to take proper precautions to stay safe and warm. Understanding the dangers of...
The heart is at the center of the human cardiovascular system and plays a critical role in the body's performance during exercise. Monitoring your heart's performance as you exert yourself is a good way to maximize your training while preventing...
Physical exertion increases the need for oxygen in the muscles. To meet the body's oxygen needs, the heart and respiratory rate increase in parallel with the level of physical exertion. Medical conditions affecting the heart, lungs or red blood...
Exertion-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced asthma or bronchoconstriction, refers to a condition in which your airway passages become constricted with physical activity. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and...
The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion, or RPE, is a way of measuring your exercise intensity level. You use the Borg RPE Scale by determining how hard you feel your body is working during your exercise session. The Borg Scale ranges from 6 to 20,...
Shortness of breath on exertion has many possible causes. Most commonly it is due to problems with the lungs, airways or heart. Other problems may cause shortness of breath on exertion as well. Examples of lung problems causing shortness of breath...
A heavy heart rate, bounding heart or a rapid heart rate is a serious medical concern. Minimal exertion can sometimes cause a heavy heart rate when you are suffering from an underlying medical condition. The University of Maryland Medical Center...
Everyone experiences fatigue from time to time -- whether it is due to exercise, a hectic routine or poor lifestyle choices. Because it can be a symptom of a serious medical condition or illness that requires a doctor's care, it is important to...
Physiologists and coaches have long since recognized the importance of stretching. Most students recall a gym class lecture where their teacher equated the human muscle to chewing gum, explaining that it needed to be warmed up and stretched to...
The human body has more than 600 muscles that perform different functions, some that you can control, such as your skeletal muscles, and others, such as your cardiac muscles, which function autonomously. Muscle soreness or pain, which is called...
There are many different conditions that cause chest pain. When you have chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath, the reason may be an underlying medical condition. Different clues can help your physician determine the cause of your chest...
Improper footwear can turn a potentially enjoyable outdoor adventure into a painful experience. When hiking, choose footwear appropriate to the terrain. Running shoes are lighter than hiking boots, making them easier to lift with each step, but...
When you're really pushing yourself during your workout, your heart pounds and sweat rolls off of your body. Your muscles, including your heart -- especially your heart, if you're doing aerobic or cardiovascular exercise -- are working hard to...
Being short of breath is a scary feeling and can be caused by a number of medical conditions. When a person becomes short of breath it is important to get medical help immediately, especially if the cause is unknown. Until medical help arrives,...
Listening to music while exercising may decrease your level of perceived exertion. Your perceived exertion, or how hard you think you are working during exercise, can relate to feelings of fatigue, your level of motivation, and musculoskeletal...
Resistance training, or strength training, is an essential part of a well-rounded exercise plan. It can increase your strength, lower your body fat, raise your metabolism and make daily life easier, according to the American College of Sports...
Short bursts of exertion followed by short periods of less strenuous exercise -- or interval training -- helps improve your conditioning and burn fat. This type of training gets used by sprinters to improve their tolerance for training volume and...
You don’t need to understand the physics involved in riding your bike to be able to manage the task. As you become an accomplished rider, you will learn that when it comes to an incline or a strong wind, standing up when you ride helps you...
The Borg Rated Perceived Exertion scale is a subjective scale used to measure intensity of exercise. It is commonly used in clinical settings. According to Cleveland Clinic, it is often used in cardiac rehabilitation and exercise stress testing....
A headache can quickly bring an end to your workout. While headaches can strike at any time, one form, called an exertional headache, is particularly common during exercise. These headaches often cause intense pain, which can last for 10 minutes...
Headaches are often a sign of overexertion during weightlifting exercises. Headaches resulting from exercise are typically primary (benign) exertional headaches, according to an article published in Current Pain and Headache Reports. However, it...
When you exercise, skeletal muscle is broken down in microscopic amounts. These changes may be experienced as soreness or fatigue afterward. Normally, this amount of damage is easily repaired and your muscles adapt by growing in size and strength....
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