Temperature Changes During and After Exercise: What Causes the Difference?

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After exercise, the body experiences a slight increase in temperature due to the energy burned during physical activity, which generates additional heat. The body's regulatory mechanisms work to maintain a stable core temperature, minimizing fluctuations. As blood vessels dilate, heat is brought to the skin's surface for cooling, but overall, the core temperature remains relatively constant despite these changes.
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Hi, Does anyone know how much your temperature increases after exercise? and why the difference?
 
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Not much as your body is designed to regulate temperature to keep it as constant as possible. The reason for the slight increase is that we burn more energy, generating more heat.
 
Your skin will get hot as your blood vessels dilate to bring heat to the surface where it can be cooled. But as Russ says, your body is designed in ensure that its core temperature changes as little as possible.
 

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