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(1/15) PEM explained
When I woke up the day after jogging, I felt terrible, although terrible is probably an understatement. It is a feeling that healthy people can hardly imagine. It feels like having a flu, a hangover and a jetlag at the same time.
When I woke up the day after jogging, I felt terrible, although terrible is probably an understatement. It is a feeling that healthy people can hardly imagine. It feels like having a flu, a hangover and a jetlag at the same time.
(2/15) At that time I wasn’t able to make the connection between yesterday's jogging and the terrible feeling the next morning.
Today I know that I experienced my first PEM back then.
Today I know that I experienced my first PEM back then.
(3/15) What is PEM?
PEM stands for Post External Malaise and refers to the worsening of symptoms after minor physical and/or mental exertion.
PEM occurs immediately after a performed activity or with a latency of approx. 12 to 48 hours thereafter and may persist for several
PEM stands for Post External Malaise and refers to the worsening of symptoms after minor physical and/or mental exertion.
PEM occurs immediately after a performed activity or with a latency of approx. 12 to 48 hours thereafter and may persist for several
