For the people who know quite a lot about sports: wanting to go for a run but got an important medical exam tomorrow?

[Anonymous]

I have an important medical test tomorrow, to see if 'm physically fit for a certain job. They look at your height, weight, eyes, ears, heart, lungs, ... the whole lot.
Now I'm not the most sporty person out there, but I try to maintain my physique. I used to go for a run three times a week but the last few weeks I haven't had the time and had some other lame excuse. I started again last Sunday and went for a 5k without much trouble, I'm trying to keep this up and I wanted to go for a run today but my dad told me not to since I have this medical exam tomorrow.
Would it be bad for my heartrate or something if I went for my 5k run today while having that medical exam tomorrow?

[Flex4Ever]

Sports has been proven to enhance your memory because of the release of dopamine. If you keep yourself physically active while studying, chances are: you're going to remember it better.
Study, if you feel tired or frustrated, go for a run. Nonetheless just go for a quick walk to clear your mind. And the heartrate doesn't matter... your body usually takes about 15-20 minutes to warm up and realize you're being active (longer story with aerobic and anaerobic types of training) and the same when you're cooling off. Ever tried going for a run and take a shower immediately after and still feeling sweaty when you get out again? that's because your body hasn't cooled off properly yet. Good luck.

[Asker]

It's not an exam in the meaning of a test, they test to see if my body is up to the job. Eyes, ears, heartrate, bloodsugar, and all that :) But thanks for the answer anyway!

[Hans222]

If you don't go into the red zone, no problem. Just don't think that if you're used to 5 km and have let down a bit in the last few weeks, 12 km would do you good. That would only get you an injury or painful limbs!
But if you like to do 5 km again, at the pace you're used to, just do it.
And, listen to your body. If it feels wrong, it is wrong. I mean: either you're doing too much or the intensity is too high. Don't hesitate, stop or slow down!

[Asker]

Thanks a lot! I'll go for a smaller run, just to be sure :)

[Hans222]

Nice, and good luck with the medical test :-)

[Willow4]

I think it's become standard now for you to not exercise or at least engage in heavy exercise for about a day before a medical. I think it has something to do with blood tests and exercising can alter them. I know certain proteins are released into the blood stream when you exercise and perhaps on a medical it might show up as something else and they might think there's something to be concerned about when there isn't.
I think the idea is you go in completely rested so they get the best results they can :)

Good luck with medical! :)

[AnimeDreama]

I'm not sure how many miles 5 km translates to, but I'm assuming it's about equal to 4 mi, right? Well, assuming your recovery time is a few hours, as I am going by what your parent said, then no, do not go for your run. It will not look good on your medical examination.

[BoopBoopBeep]

Depends on the bloodwork they're doing. What's the job? If you have depressed Na/K levels, you can explain that so it shouldn't be an issue with your potential employer.

[Anonymous]

If you're recovery time is several hours, then don't go. But most people can recover from a run in minutes.

[Asker]

I don't think my recovery time is hours. I went for a run yesterday and I felt my heartrate was fine a while later.

[nickstaa]

I'm not sure? But definitely don't go if it's too close. I remember having "high Blood pressure" after doing a test one hour after something physical.

[Asker]

Oh it'll be 12 hours later or something. I'm going for a smaller run than usual tonight :) thanks!

[nickstaa]

If it's 12 hours and smaller than usual that should be all good.