8 Ways to Stay Safe and Cool During Summer Workouts
Source: LIVESTRONG.com
After exercising inside all winter (or, you know, lounging on couch), you might have a wicked case of cabin fever by the time summer rolls around. A gorgeous, sunny day is the ultimate motivation to take your workout into fresh, open air. From running to cycling, there are a ton of outdoor activities that beckon. But the summer heat and vigorous exercise can be an unsafe combination if you don't take the proper precautions.
Risks of Exercising in the Heat
Summer heat can be hard on your body, especially during exercise. That's because all your systems are working overtime to keep you cool. When temperatures and humidity soar, you produce more sweat, which can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and heat-related illnesses, says Natasha Turner, founder of Clear Medicine Wellness Boutique and author of The Supercharged Hormone Diet.
Muscle cramps and spasms might be the first sign you're overheating and experiencing a heat-related condition like heat exhaustion. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache, fainting, increased sweating and cold, clammy skin.
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Bet You Didn't Know
A German study this year found that a pre-exercise cooldown improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well as core and skin temperatures. Even just cooling your neck or head with an ice pack may make a difference.
~ FitnessMagazine.com
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Statistically Speaking
They're more than 80 percent water, so fruits such as grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are a tasty way to replenish fluids and boost your energy post-workout, says Leslie Bonci, RD, director of sports medicine nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
~ FitnessMagazine.com
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