Which of the following practices are NOT recommended for persons with asthma who desire to participate in a strenuous aerobic exercise program?
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Use a short, intense warm-up.
For exercisers with asthma (including exercise-induced bronchoconstriction), recommended strategies to reduce symptoms include exercising in warm, humid air when possible, using prescribed rescue/maintenance medication as directed (often prior to exercise), and covering the mouth/nose in cold weather to warm and humidify inspired air. In contrast, a short, intense warm-up is generally not recommended because sudden high-intensity efforts can provoke bronchoconstriction; warm-ups are typically advised to be more gradual and progressive (often moderate and longer) to reduce the likelihood of symptoms.
References: https://ginasthma.org/ (Global Initiative for Asthma guidance on exercise and asthma management); https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/faqs.htm (CDC asthma management information, including triggers and prevention strategies).