How do you deal with working out in the heat?

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  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    If I go for a run I either go early in the morning or late in the evening.

    Otherwise I workout in my air conditioned basement :wink:
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    As someone in South Texas, 80 would be nice. We're in the mid-80's to low 90's right now, and it's only going to get worse.

    First, hydrate enough BEFORE your workout.
    Workout early morning or in evenings, when it's cooler.
    Slow your pace and/or intensity of your workout.

    The body does adjust after awhile, but working out in hot weather is always harder on the body.
  • badbcatha05
    badbcatha05 Posts: 200 Member
    I my runs are to be outside, they are done early morning or late evening. I make sure to hydrate more than normal and slow down.. way down. My non-air conditioned gym is sweltering too but at least the sun isn't also baking me so I do a lot in there. Of it's really unbearable, I take to the treadmill in my basement with a and fan. I also warn my other half that he should plan on me being crankier than usual when I it's exceptionally hot for working out.

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