Think NO PAIN/NO GAIN – in the heat listen to your body’s signals, if you feel ill, stop and cool down. All heat related illnesses come with warning signs, make sure you are aware of yours!
Use sweating to lose weight – sweating only contributes to losing water weight not weight loss. Use exercise and a good diet for weight loss.
Think you don’t need fluids when swimming – swimming is just like any exercise; you need to replenish fluids after a swim workout.
Jump right in front of the air conditioner after a long workout on a hot day. Try to cool down slowly, take some ice cubes and rub them on your wrists and the back of your neck.
Exercise during the hottest part of the day – the countries that take siestas during the hottest part of the day got it right, if you can plan your exercise routine in the cooler morning or evening hours your body will thank you!
Remember that it takes time for the body to become acclimated to hotter temperatures. When the weather gets hotter, take a week and exercise carefully listening to the signals your body is sending. It will help you run stronger during those dog days of summer!
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