Exercise in summers


Summers on the way? Impatient for the sunny days to come so that you can take your activities outdoor?

But the sunny days bring some real-life challenges: heat, electrolyte loss, lots and lots of stinking sweat, tan. And what about your workout routine?

Got some tips for you! When you are exercising in summer days, don’t forget these tips:

 

1-Best time of the day

Temperature varies drastically in summer days. It is the hottest between 10 am and 3-4 pm. So, go for the brightest and a rather cool part of the day for a workout. Summer mornings are the best.

 

2-Sunscreen

Even in the morning, when there is not that much of the sun showing to give you a tan, sunscreen is a must. Because guess what? The UV rays are still reaching. And tan is not the only issue. These rays can easily cause pigmentation, skin allergies, and can also make skin hypersensitive to light and sun.

 

3-Stay Hydrated

Don’t wait till you get thirsty to drink water. Your water is constantly being evaporated and making you dehydrated. And that’s the last thing that should happen to you. SO, keep a bottle of water in an insulated metal bottle to keep it rather cool.

 

4-Water is not enough

Drinking water every 15-30 minutes helps, but it does not make up for the electrolytes and salts you are losing with your excessive sweating. So, for a heavy workout, you need to replenish your energy with some mineral-rich fruit, such as a banana or a milkshake.

 

5-Stinky sweat

Sweat stinks. But if you have a highly exaggerated problem with smelly summers, you need to adopt some lifestyle and diet changes: avoid oily foods, foods containing ginger, garlic, or onion, and other snacks with a penchant odor. Shave your underarms. Keep them dry. Wash your gym clothes regularly. Use a scented detergent or conditioner.

 

6-Choice of clothes

Opting for clothes that stick to your body when you sweat during exercise or jogging can be a bad idea. Go for loose-fitting clothes made with a soft fabric. Besides, go for lighter color tones in summer.

 

7-Overall diet pattern

·         Add yogurt to your breakfast

·         Fresh fruit juices

·         Seasonal vegetables

·         Ice-cream, of course, summer is not going to stay long!

Happy Summers!