Some effects of cocaine depend on the method of taking it. Regular snorting of cocaine, for example, can lead to loss of the sense of smell, nosebleeds, problems with swallowing, hoarseness, and a chronically runny nose. Ingesting cocaine by the mouth can cause severe bowel gangrene as a result of reduced blood flow.
1. athletic training-the course of practice and exercise and diet undertaken by an athlete. fartlek-a method of athletic training (especially for runners) in which strenuous effort and normal effort alternate in a continuous exercise. grooming, training, preparation-activity leading to skilled behavior. 1  Facebook.
Updated October 12, 2016. An athletic trainer is a health care worker who diagnoses and treats people who have sustained injuries to their muscles and bones. He or she also teaches them how to prevent injuries. His or her patients are usually athletes, but others may seek treatment as well.