Exercising in hot weather does not sound like something you want to do for obvious reasons. However, we would not suggest something that won’t be beneficial to you.
Experts share valuable insight on all that you need to know about heat training and its benefits.
Fitness Nation explains it in this manner, “Working up a sweat is an indication of a great workout. You are moving your body and feeling the sweat drip down the side of your face and back. Not only is sweat cooling, but it is also a great way to purge toxins that build up in the body.”
The benefits:
According to the ultramarathon runner, exercise physiologist and founder of the Golden Teacher Wellness LLC, Karissa Bollinger, “Heat training can improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and enhance cardiac function and thermoregulatory responses.”
Exercising in a hot environment for 20 to 90 minutes two or three times a week can help you achieve a higher volume of plasma which is your blood’s liquid component. You can send blood to cool your skin without sacrificing the oxygen-carrying capacity of your muscles if you raise this volume, achieve a lower heart rate and increase oxygen usage, claims lifestyle magazine, Outside.
The above-mentioned ultramarathon runner cautions that there are limits to how much you can do workouts in the heat safely because extended exposure raises your risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses. She also says to be on the lookout for symptoms such as excessive perspiration, weakness, exhaustion, headache, cramping in the muscles, or nausea.
Measures to be taken
Stay hydrated before, during, and after your workout, drink lots of water, the above physiologist adds.
She also suggests dressing in airy, light-coloured clothing that lets perspiration escape. Clothes that are too tight or dark in colour should be avoided as they might trap heat.
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