Summer Workout Tips
Tips on How To Beat the Heat and Burn Calories Regardless of How Hot It Is Outside
Aug 9, 2006
Just because the temperature outside is 95 and it feels like 110 when you factor in the humidity doesn't mean it's a good day to skip your workout. You can ditch that excuse now and use these tips to get you through a hot summer day and still burn plenty of calories to keep your metabolism going.
Summer Exercise Tips:
· Hit the gym for an air-conditioned workout, followed by a quick shower for a refresher.
· Hit the pool for a comfortable water workout. You'll never even realize that you broke a sweat, but you'll feel great afterwards.
· Take advantage of the hours around dusk and dawn for outdoor workouts. This is when the sun is down and so is the humidity.
· Pop an exercise DVD in for a great indoor workout.
· Exercise in short bursts with breaks in between to cool off.
· Drink more than the recommended 8 glasses of water per day.
· Don't eat a big meal before exercising, but don't workout on an empty stomach either. A light snack is all you need.
· Use a home gym. Walking the treadmill in an house with air conditioning and fans is much easier than walking outdoors on the hot days of summer.
If you do choose to workout in the heat make sure you bring plenty of water, include time to warm up and cool down and listen to your body. Stop if you feel ill.
