We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Working out in high temp and low humidity

shambler101
shambler101 Posts: 15
edited November 2024 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?

Replies

  • 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.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories