It’s normal for kids to complain about the cold at recess. (Snow-on-the-ground temperatures). Teachers would typically tell them “go run around for a bit. You’ll warm up.” I’ve heard this both as a student and as staff. But is this the right advice? Because I get warm when I exercise, but then once I’m sweaty and start to relax, I cool off quickly and feel colder than before. What’s the best advice for these kids if I have no say in going indoors? ELI5.
In: Biology
You’ll heat up when you burn energy. The trick to not get cold is not to sweat.
Worst thing that can happen to arctic explorers, besides being mauled by a polar bear or a group of penguins – I always forget which one lives at the arctic – is sweating and freezing.
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