Exercising in the Heat

It’s summer! Are you still exercising outdoors or have you moved your strenuous working out indoors where it’s cooler? I’m not talking about anything too strenuous along the lines of hgh or anything…but let’s face it…we still need to workout even when it’s warm.

Some Workout Tips for Warm Weather:

* Cut back on your exercise duration and intensity when it’s very warm – especially when you’re are not accustomed to the heat yet.
* Don’t exercise during the hottest times of the day. Pick a shady exercise or use an air-conditioned facility on the hottest days.
* Drink all the way through your workout.
* Monitor your heart rate and slow down if you don’t feel right.
* Train with a buddy when it’s hot.
* Watch out for heat stress: nausea, dizziness, headache, feeling chilled, muscle cramps, breathlessness and reduced sweating. Stop exercise, get where it’s cool and rehydrate yourself.