Working out in high temp and low humidity

shambler101
shambler101 Posts: 15
in Fitness and Exercise
Does working out in a high temp environment help you burn more calories or does it just aide in shedding water weight through sweating?

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  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    Water weight. Alas. No shortcuts.

    The hot weather *will* raise your heart rate, but in this case it doesn't indicate increased oxygen uptake/calorie burning. Just a...faster heart rate. (Similar to how your heart beats faster when you are stressed or scared. Horror movies don't burn calories, either.)
  • snarlingcoyote
    snarlingcoyote Posts: 399 Member
    Heat also slows your time down, so expect run slower in the heat. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I believe I've read that you may actually burn more calories if you run when a tad bit chilly. Your body burns extra calories trying to stay warm.

    At least summer running clothes tend to cost less than winter running clothes!
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    What is aids is your body's ability to severely dehydrate itself. Plan your rehydration accordingly
  • shambler101
    shambler101 Posts: 15
    thanks for the replys, i suspected it wouldnt matter.

    i have no airconditioning in the gym i use at work and it gets pretty hot in there (avg of 45oC) I drink plenty of water during my workout to combat the dehydration.

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