is it better to shower  right after a game or wait till i cool down?
540244
have some time cool down first. you don't want to risk getting hypothermia don't you?
522067
contrast bath will help quite a bit.  for the morning i would keep it elevated and ice it for 15 minutes every hour.\n\nlater in the after noon. i would get a bucket of ice water and a bucket of very very very hot water. start with foor and ankle in ice water till cold, than into hot water till hot, back to cold then hot. you get the idea.\n\n if it is really bad, dont run. it is not worth it\n\nwear a rap if u do run. i personally would skip the race if i could
413803
LOL, good one...\n\nI would say, just stop showering...
382293
If you have a fan that sucks in the hot air, I recommend that you turn it on. All that is happening is that it's too hot in there and your body can't cool off.
194965
eat an apple drink tea eat something sugary sweets and sleep at least an hour, then do some serious stretching before the game and really limber-up, and good luck
758042
If your gloves are leaving a smell on your hands that lasts past the shower you take after your game, you're not airing your gloves out enough.\n\nI play four to five times a week, and coach two days on top of that ---  I'm in my gloves sweating the whole time, and once I shower my hands don't smell like hockey anymore.  (Nor does the rest of me, thank god.)\n\nIf there's a lingering smell after you wash your hands, there's got to be a heck of a lot of bacteria in your gloves making smells, and that can't be healthy.  It's a good way to get fungus (there's a hand version of athlete's foot called tinea manus), so make sure you get your gloves out of your bag and somewhere where they'll dry between games.\n\nI dry my gear out religiously, taking it out of my bag and hanging it up (in the winter when it's damp I hang it up down by the furnace  in the basement just to speed up the drying process -- in the summer I toss it all out in the sun now and then...  sunlight's better than febreeze or anything else for removing bacteria and odors) and haven't had a problem.\n\nIf your gloves are that potent right now, I'd get them cleaned, then start fresh (so to speak) with airing them every time.  Or just buy some new gloves and keep up good habits with them.\n\n**\n\nOh, and the two most common things people recommend for removing smells from your hands or other surfaces are lemon juice and vinegar.  I'll bet you it was vinegar.
611644
you may wanna lay off the acid before you take a shower.  that is, if the sharks are bothering you.  if you enjoy seeing sharks coming at you while you shower, i guess that's your choice.
596557
take a cold shower. LMAO
766648
Best thing you can do! Warm water relaxes the muscles and will prevent you from being sore the next day. Your body will definitely thank you for it.
885346
i play outside rinks when its -20 outside and its the greatest feeling sure you bring a toque then after 5 minutes you take it off, ou start to get warm that's if your really playing. you don't need boot warmers just socks will be fine. i just wear a  sweater under my jersey and pants that's all, like i said just after 5 minutes of playing you get warm.
1040792
I would stick to hor 'derves (sp) and finger food...not too much booze, because the men WILL be embarrassed and might be tempted to drink too much to hide their uncomfortableness....the games are all kinda sappy for showers, but the one we always play is the one where everyone gets a token (like safety pin or something small like that) and if they notice that someone has crossed their legs, they get to take their token..the one with the most at the end of the shower gets the prize...jeez, that  game sounds even dumber as I wrote it.... have fun!
236512
Weird question.  Yes, you should shower after a swim to rinse off all the clorine, which is very drying to skin, and wrecks havoc to hair.  \nAfter a shower, dry between all toes, apply powder, or an anti-fungal spray.
481973
If you are tired, you probably need rest more than a bath. Just take a quick, warm shower, and relax, because you'll sleep better if you are clean and fresh. Personally, I have gotten a good night's rest after taking a shower just before sleeping. It helps.
1006044
My A/C went out last June, and I will tell you that the best thing to do if possible is to take a cold bath or shower in a closed off room.  This will help lower the ambient air temperature.  Then, while you are still somewhat wet, sit in front of a fan.  ( Apretty good box fan can be bought at most department stores for less than $20.)  This will lower your skin temperature, just like being in  rain on a windy day.  When it is bedtime, if it is still too hot, put a COLD damp washcloth over your face.  This helps lower then temperature around the brain, which sort of tricks the rest of your body into thinking it is colder than it is.  Definitely keep drinking water, and move around as little as possible.
795677
cooling it or pressurized it
330387
Well sure! Just know that even though it may seem like a great idea, taking a cold shower after working out as a quick cool-down method can be harmful to your body. The raised body heat coming in contact with the cold water can put your muscles into shock. You'll be at greater risk for strains and other nasty issues like charley horses as soon as you step out! Lukewarm water and your favorite body products should do the trick to wind down after a strenuous workout!
1052014
Its better if u take a shower when ur stomach is not full ...because ur stomach needs blood to work well and when u go for a shower u guid ur blood to go to ur superfacial vein and then ur stomach wont have a good apply for O2 .....