BLOOD POOLING IN LEGS ?

[Bernard]

Hi Everyone,

I am wondering what exactly does this mean ? I hear it so much on fitness videos ? Is it dangerous if it happens ?

Thanks

Anna

 

[firmbogie]

It can happen when you abruptly stop cardio without cooling down. Because your leg muscles have been working so hard, there's lots of blood there, it's the muscle contraction that keeps it going back to the heart. If you abruptly stop, the blood can get "stuck" there, and you can pass out, because you don't have enough going to your brain!

 

[bfj]

What has been said is correct. This article might be interesting also.
http://webmd.lycos.com/question_and_answer/article/1676.55117

 

[Bernard]

Thanks for the info, now I know - glad I cool down !

Anna