Exercising in the Heat
Summer is a great time to spend outdoors, be with family, reduce stress and get fit. Here are a few smart tips for exercising in the heat!
- Drink lots of hydrating fluids (water, non-caffeinated drinks, juices) throughout the day. Sweating means calories are being burned but you must replace the water lost during exercise. Drink plenty of fluid before you exercise, every 15 minutes during exercise and more when you have finished. In fact, the hotter the weather and the more you exercise, the more you should drink – don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
- Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, juices and whole grains to fuel muscles for exercise. In the heat, you may not feel hungry but it is important to refuel the muscles after playing hard.
- The best time for exercising on hot days is before 10 a.m. and before 3 p.m.
- Clothing makes a difference. Light-coloured materials reflect the heat and cotton allows the sweat to evaporate.
- Always use an oil-free and waterproof sun screen while outdoors. Everyone likes a bronze hue, but sun rays damage the skin even on a partly cloudy day.
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