Posted on Feb 22, 2019

Why does my face and body get so red when I run?

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and is there anything I can do to prevent it/cool down faster? It gets super uncomfortably warm and I can't really lay on my back until I cool down.

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Posted 6 y ago

It's called vasodilation. Read this article. It has some helpful tips.

https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Cause-Red-Face-After-Exercise-How-Prevent-12918635

What to Do About Red Face After Exercise

Working out is a sweaty business, but it can leave some people red in the face. To answer this reader's question, we turned to a board certified physician for

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SPC Richelle Rice-Simms

Posted 6 y ago

Blood is being pumped more rapidly through your body & it is closer to the surface...your body will get Accustomed to it and it will become less noticable.

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