Diseases and Conditions
Exercise headaches
Primary exercise headaches
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Prevention
Exercise headaches tend to occur more often when the weather is hot and humid, or if you're exercising at high altitudes. If you're prone to exercise headaches, you may want to avoid exercising in these conditions.
Some people experience exercise headaches only during the performance of certain activities, so they may prevent their headaches by avoiding these activities. A warm-up prior to strenuous exercise also can help prevent exercise headaches.