Get Your Fitness on in the Summer Heat

If you’re someone who has decided that they plan to be committed to a workout 
schedule no matter what kind of weather is going on then you’ve probably been trying to 
do some research on what kinds of things are a good idea, and which things are a bad 
idea. During the winter time, it’s easy to put on more clothes to get comfortable, but 
what about the hotter summer months? This article will be covering a few tips on how to 
get your fitness on in the summer heat. 

Get the Forecast Ahead of Time

Take a look at your local forecast. The last thing you want to do is plan a summer hike, 
only to find out you are walking up a mountain in 100-degree heat. If you see that it’s 
going to be unreasonably hot, then you might want to think twice about doing certain 
parts of your workout. It’s good to stay aware of any possible pollution or air quality 
warnings. If you know that the weather will be cooperative with your efforts, you can 
plan accordingly. 

Pick A Good Time of Day

The first thing you should be thinking about is what time you’ll be exercising. As a 
general rule, it’s not really ideal to do your routine until it has cooled down. That means 
that you will either have to go early from 7 - 9am or you will have to go later in the day 
such as 4pm. If you are planning on making a workout routine a habit then it’s usually 
recommended to take care of your routine during the early morning hours. That way you 
have the entire rest of your day for work and other life tasks. 

Give Your Skin Room

One way to stay cool is to wear looser clothes so that your skin can have grater 
ventilation. Wearing a lighter color like white will help your body to stay cool by reflecting 
the light away from you. There are also specially designed clothes today that can offer 
greater ventilation and moisture wicking properties. 

Drink A Lot of Water

This one should go without saying, but a lot of people live their lives while dehydrated 
without being aware of it. Hydration helps your cells to continue to function. Try to take a 
drink every 1- - 15 minutes during workouts to be sure that you’re replenishing the water 
that you’re losing in the form of sweat. 

Be Aware of Your Needs

The most important thing on this list is that you remain aware of the signals that your 
body is sending you. Your body has a lot of ways of sending you signs to let you know 
there is a problem, so you don’t want to ignore those messages. 
