When you exercise in hot weather, keep these precautions in mind:
Watch the temperature. Pay attention to weather forecasts and heat alerts. ...
Get acclimated. ...
Know your fitness level. ...
Drink plenty of fluids. ...
Dress appropriately. ...
Avoid midday sun. ...
Wear sunscreen. ...
Have a backup plan. Take a cold shower. Before your workout even begins you may want to take a cold shower. ...
Stay hydrated with the RIGHT fluids. ...
Wear light clothing. ...
Don't forget the sunscreen. ...
Timing is everything. ...
Don't fear the water. ...
Take it indoors. ...
Know your limits.
even cotton, which can stay wet). Don't engage in strenuous workouts, even in a heated pool (you can get overheated and dehydrated in water.) Carry a frozen water bottle in the back of your shorts (feels good, too). Seek shaded pathways. Studies have found that, in addition to an increased rate of perspiration, training in the heat can increase an athlete's blood plasma volume (which leads to better cardiovascular fitness), reduce overall core temperature, reduce blood lactate, increase skeletal muscle force, and, counterintuitively, make a person...
