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Heat and working out

sshintaku
sshintaku Posts: 228 Member
edited February 18 in Fitness and Exercise
So, it's getting warm where I live. Today, it was 80 degrees. I went for a run, and I started seeing spots at around 20 minutes. I have this problem every summer, as it gets over 100 where I live and sometimes is 80 by 7am.. I am pretty heat sensitive and I know to stay hydrated and stop when I see spots, but Short of running at 1am, what are some ways to beat the heat? I don't have AC in my house or I would just forego running for workout videos all summer :)

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I tend to swim more in the summer. If I get out on my bike or out for a run, it's generally before dawn.
  • sshintaku
    sshintaku Posts: 228 Member
    I tend to swim more in the summer. If I get out on my bike or out for a run, it's generally before dawn.
    Does swimming grow on you? I've always hated swimming as an exercise but never really committed to a routine. Not that it matters much as I don't have access to a pool.. Haha
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I tend to swim more in the summer. If I get out on my bike or out for a run, it's generally before dawn.
    Does swimming grow on you? I've always hated swimming as an exercise but never really committed to a routine. Not that it matters much as I don't have access to a pool.. Haha

    I've always loved swimming...I've swam since before I can even remember; my first swim lesson I was 9 months old. I did swim team for a number of years growing up and was a life guard in high school. In the military I did amphibious assault so I spent a good deal of time swimming in the ocean for water quals.

    I'm pretty at home in the water....

    Is there not a city pool where you live? I just go to one of the city pools during lap sessions/adult swim or to the community center pool. I also like to ride my bike and during most of the year I do this during my lunch break and one longer ride on the weekends but during the summer I'm out on my bike around 4:45 - 5AM to beat the heat. I live in the high desert of New Mexico. I did the same when I ran more.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    You need to run way slower in the heat. And hydrate on a daily basis - not just right before you go.
  • Natmarie73
    Natmarie73 Posts: 287 Member
    I know what you mean, I have just been through summer where I live. Summer temps can range here from between 37 celcius to mid 40s for most of summer and where I work it can get to high 40's easily and not get under 35 even at night. I will usually run either before daqwn or well after it sets or run on a treadmill in the airconditioning while I'm at work. I find that my usual route along the beach has quite a few public showers so I keep well drenched with those.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    go earlier when it isn't as hot. hydrate. wear the right kind of clothing. cotton doesn't breathe and absorbs so much sweat and won't help cool you down.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Gym membership? You could do classes, run on a treadmill (I know, not the same as outside, but better than nothing) and even try other things. And it's a lot better than being outside in the heat.
  • shantz85
    shantz85 Posts: 41
    I have the same problem. I live in Southern California & I love going for hikes, but today it's 95 out & I think I might die if I try.
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    I don't have central AC but a window unit plus additional fan, with a bottle of water, does the trick for me working out at home when it's hot out. Also at home sometimes I will work out wearing just underwear and sports bra. Can't do that outside!
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