So last week, I think we
all figured out that summer can sometimes have it in for us. When it is too hot to breathe, working out
seems out of the question. Here’s what
to do:
• Hydrate. I cannot overemphasize
this. Pretty much everyone I talked with
last week, whether or not they were working out, felt tired and cranky and
achy. That is dehydration talking, among
other things. Drinking constantly when
it is hot is pretty much the only way to mitigate the symptoms, mostly water
and maybe the occasional drink with electrolytes. (Yes, a cold beer or two would taste good,
but will not help with the hydration problem.)
• Hydrate the outside. Go
swimming. Do water aerobics. Body surf.
It helps.
• Go early or late. When it is
really, really too hot, this might not be feasible. Last week, it was too hot even at 5 a.m. Still, it is worth a try.
• This is why it is sometimes useful to have a gym with air-conditioning. Inside workouts are good, too. Also, air-conditioned cars.
• Rest. Heat is tiring. It is all right to take it easy sometimes.
Be well!!!!
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