A CHANGE OF ROUTINE CAN GET YOU THROUGH
How to stay hot this summer without getting too hot
In this hot weather, it can be very hard to keep up the same exercise routine, and some flexibility needs to be afforded.
Here are some tips to make sure your fitness regime isn’t pushed to the wayside this summer.
UTILISE COLD WATER
It sounds obvious, but by saying this, there are a few different methods.
Take a cold shower before exercising, as this will lower your body temperature.
Carry a water bottle with you while you exercise, so when you do start to feel warm, put a little bit of water on the top of your head to cool you down.
CHANGE YOUR WORKOUTS
Take the opportunity to try different workouts such as biking in the wind or swimming on really hot days.
If you do like to run, do it in shady places such as parks rather than out in open areas to make it a bit cooler for you.
If you can, exercise indoors with a fan or air-conditioning.
Otherwise, try out an air-conditioned gym.
SHORTEN AND SPLIT WORKOUTS
Rather than spending a lot of time in the sun in one go and potentially dehydrating yourself, split your workouts into multiple different sessions at the coolest parts of the day.
Alternatively, shorten your workouts in the summer if you can’t do two workouts in one day.
STAY HYDRATED
Keep up your water levels so that you avoid dehydration in the warmer months.
Avoid symptoms of dehydration by sipping water throughout your workout.