Working out in the heat

i watched the gif like 10 times before looking away

What kind of workout? I run most of the year, but in the summer months I intend to swim more to beat the heat. I lift as well, but that's indoors and climate controlled. I'm looking forward to switching it up to some swimming for a few months. I will most likely continue to get in a run on the weekends when I can get up and get out there before it gets too warm

What kind of workout? I run most of the year, but in the summer months I intend to swim more to beat the heat. I lift as well, but that's indoors and climate controlled. I'm looking forward to switching it up to some swimming for a few months. I will most likely continue to get in a run on the weekends when I can get up and get out there before it gets too warm

To save money I work out at home (bike, jog, stationary bike, P90X) and unfortunately I do not have a pool or AC. :grumble: I wonder how cheap I could get a gym membership. Does the YMCA have AC? LOL

How close to the ocean are you? When I lived in Oceanside I often worked out at the beach which afforded me the opportunity to take a dip when needed to cool down. I also swam a lot in the ocean for a good workout.

Conversely, the YMCA may be a good option...I would think most would be air conditioned (although I forget that a lot of places in SD aren't...everywhere in New Mexico where I am is AC) and most I've been to have a pool and are relatively inexpensive. You could also look into a public pool, which is what I did last year (well, tried to do...I was pretty inconsistent). This year we have a family membership to the Jewish Community Center and will be utilizing their facilities.

Another option would be to postpone your workouts until later in the evening when things have cooled off a bit and are a bit more comfortable.

If it's hot outside and you workout outside then you are going to be hot. You cannot stay cooler except by not working out.

However, you will acclimate after several weeks which will enable your body to better handle the heat.

If it's hot outside and you workout outside then you are going to be hot. You cannot stay cooler except by not working out.

However, you will acclimate after several weeks which will enable your body to better handle the heat.

^^^^^^^ This, I live in the desert, Palms Springs area and it gets really hot here (average in the summer 110-115):mad: . Love going on hikes when the sun is not that hot like 6:00 p.m. where there's is still daylight or jog. Also I try to hike on weekends like at 6:00 a.m. It's hot anyway but the sun is not full blown yet. :mad: Your body does acclimate, just make sure you drink plenty of water. :drinker: San Diego would be the perfect weather for me to work out in the summer time

I've heard of people taking a bandana and getting it wet with cold water (but not dripping), then tie it around your head like a headband or neck. It's supposed to keep you cooler. But I recommend going out early morning while it's still cooler out whenever possible (like weekends).

Aquafitness/water aerobics - swimming - water jogging ...

I've heard of people taking a bandana and getting it wet with cold water (but not dripping), then tie it around your head like a headband or neck. It's supposed to keep you cooler. But I recommend going out early morning while it's still cooler out whenever possible (like weekends).

They actually have special bandanas like this that you can buy that have gel in them to keep them cold. Our guys here at work use them around their heads and necks in the summer because it gets very hot in our plant. When you're done you just rinse them and throw them in the freezer for the next time you need it.

Now I feel really stupid... I should've followed my own advice when I went running yesterday after work. It was in the 90s and really humid, and I have a cold. I had to cut my run short so it was only 23 minutes because I felt like I was going to pass out. :ohwell: It's supposed to stay pretty warm and humid for the rest of the week so maybe I'll actually be smart about it when I do my run tomorrow.

thermal flask with ice cold water to cool you down during your workout?
blast your fan? open the windows for better air circulation?

I feel you I'm in a really hot country too and I end my workouts dripping wet!

Having a heat stroke is a sign of too little water in your body.

Actually, studies have shown that there is no correlation between heat stroke and hydration. Heat stroke is caused when the body temperature rises to unsafe levels and the individual ignores the warning signs and continues whatever activity is causing the rise in body temperature. Proper hydration has no impact on body temperature, therefore these two are not related.

If you really want to see the scientific supporting data that has been gathered over the years with a detailed analysis of it, get "Waterlogged" by Dr. Tim Noakes.

An hour or two before your run drink 16 ounces of water or sports drink. Then take in between 5 and 12 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes during the run. If you plan to run for longer than an hour those 5 to 12 ounces should be sports drink. Gatorade G-series Performance 02 is an excellent source of the electrolytes and carbs your body needs during the workout.

This much hydration is not only unnecessary, but a recipe for Hyponatremia. Also, your body doesn't "need" carbohydrates from an external source for an hour (or even 3 hour) run.

Having a heat stroke is a sign of too little water in your body.

Actually, studies have shown that there is no correlation between heat stroke and hydration. Heat stroke is caused when the body temperature rises to unsafe levels and the individual ignores the warning signs and continues whatever activity is causing the rise in body temperature. Proper hydration has no impact on body temperature, therefore these two are not related.

If you really want to see the scientific supporting data that has been gathered over the years with a detailed analysis of it, get "Waterlogged" by Dr. Tim Noakes.

An hour or two before your run drink 16 ounces of water or sports drink. Then take in between 5 and 12 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes during the run. If you plan to run for longer than an hour those 5 to 12 ounces should be sports drink. Gatorade G-series Performance 02 is an excellent source of the electrolytes and carbs your body needs during the workout.

This much hydration is not only unnecessary, but a recipe for Hyponatremia. Also, your body doesn't "need" carbohydrates from an external source for an hour (or even 3 hour) run.

Our bodies use sweat in order to keep the body cool through evaporation of the water. Keeping your body cool absolutely has to due with proper hydration. Is it the only cause? Perhaps not but to say that having proper hydration in your body has no correlation to heat stroke seems kind of far fetched to me.

As your body sweats out the water to be evaporated to cool the skin the fluids need to be replaced otherwise you risk dehydration which in turn causes the body to overheat which leads to heat related injuries.

Perhaps that much water might be too much for some people but making sure that you are hydrated before running is paramount otherwise you are just going to hurt yourself. Again the numbers that I used are what we generally did before our runs in the military and what I still do to this day. I have seen plenty of guys fall out from heat exhaustion and heat strokes due to lack of proper hydration. YMMV as far as how much water is required but I stand by my point that drinking before a run and during a run is crucial. If you feel like the water is in your throat then you have had too much water and Hyponatremia is a legit concern. Sipping on sports drinks that contain electrolytes can help prevent this by introducing salt to the blood stream. I am not saying chug and run so perhaps those numbers might seem a bit high for an hour run on the nose. But it is necessary to make sure your body maintains a proper hydration level and too much water is what leads to Hyponatremia.

Recognizing the signs is key but taking every step ahead of time to prevent them is also key. Yea you are correct about the carbs I misspoke and in that regard I concede.

Anyway best of luck to you!

If you want a more radical solution you could emigrate to the UK. Here it is pouring with rain, windy and the temperature is a balmy 50 degrees!

Any takers???? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

On my way! I don't mind either rain or wind, and that's pretty much my ideal temperature for running.

I hear ya on the heat. I ran my first "hot" run of the year yesterday, it was about 90. Basically I shortened my run (I had planned on 4-5 miles but ended up running 3.5 miles) carried my water with me (I sweat A LOT so yes I carry water when its hot or if I'm running over 6 miles) and I wore my HR monitor. Noticed right away my HR was around 15 BPM faster than normal. So as soon as my HR would hit 170 I would walk until it came down and just did that. Obviously it was a lot slower of a run than normal, but it also kept the "I"m going to die" feeling away

The way to "beat the heat"? I say get out there and just take it slower (running, biking, etc) until your body adjust. I've heard running through the heat equates to better running in the fall, well so I hope.