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Will a fan hurt my workout?

dcstraw
dcstraw Posts: 2
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've attached a small fan to my elliptical to help cool me off half way through my workout. I'm wondering if cooling myself off will lower my heartrate and reduce the effectiveness of the workout. Any thoughts or knowledge?

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  • tross0924
    tross0924 Posts: 909 Member
    Won't hurt your workout. You'll be fine.
  • Bridgetc140
    Bridgetc140 Posts: 405 Member
    No, a fan will not affect your workout at all unless it's strong enough that you have to work harder because it's trying to blow you away! :)
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    I don't think so at all...My elliptical actually has a fan built in.
  • TiniTurtle
    TiniTurtle Posts: 595 Member
    i only chose the elliptical at the gym WITH built in fans! i need it or else i get over heated :o)
  • mark996
    mark996 Posts: 184 Member
    It won't hurt at all. I run outdoors for that reason, getting wind blown on you, feels nice especially on a cool evening or morning. Some people believe if they sweat more they're burning more fat, but that's not the case.
  • cccathyyy
    cccathyyy Posts: 207 Member
    You'l be fine, if anything it will definitely keep you on it for a longer period of time because you'll be more comfortable!
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