Thursday, July 21, 2011

When it's this Hot you need to change it up

With the heat wave we are now seeing across the country, I was interested in the impact of the Hot Weather on working out and the body.  As the body temperature rises, the heart rate increases.  Therefore, less activity in the heat burns more calories than activity in a cooler climate.  Additionally, the body needs water and in the heat the water is used quickly and needs to be replenished often.  Whe you stop sweating you know that dehysration  and heat stroke are close behind.  So my advice is to change up your exercise when it is this hot especially if you are outside and get plenty of fluid.  Make the Heat work for you.