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You may forget about the dangers of exercising in the heat because it is beginning to cool down some, but it is important to keep these tips in mind when it is hot outside:
Exercising in the heat of the day puts a lot of stress on your body, so work out in the early morning hours or late at night. Your heart has to work hard to provide the blood and oxygen to the exercising muscles, while at the same time shunting blood to the skin where it can be cooled by the evaporation of our sweat. For every degree the body’s internal temperature rises the heart beats approximately 10 BPM faster.
Water, water and more water! Staying hydrated is vital while exercising in the summer. Headaches, heat exhaustion or sunstroke are all potential uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects of dehydration.
Drink 8-12 oz. of water 20-30 minutes prior to exercise plus 6-10 oz. additional every 30 minutes of exercise to help prevent dehydration. Unless your exercise sessions exceed an hour and your fluid and electrolyte loss is extensive and chronic, sports drinks add unnecessary sodium and calories.
Don't exercise vigorously in high temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or about 32 degrees Celsius (C) or high humidity (over 75%).
About Sue
Some call her crazy, some call her an inspiration and some just call her Mom.
Sue is a writer, fitness instructor, community volunteer, wife and mother of three girls under the age of 6.
When not resolving property disputes, kissing boo-boos, negotiating naps or just generally enjoying being with her children, Sue is busy with her freelance writing business: creating brochures, newsletters, websites, etc.
And in her spare time (ha!) she teaches spin and pilates classes at the YMCA and with private clients. Check out Sue's Blog!