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How To Get Ready For Summer Workouts

When you are preparing for summer workouts, you must be very careful. Your body must be able to take the heat of the climate and the intensity of your workouts.

If you carelessly go ahead, further complications may arise. When you are working out in extreme temperatures, you should be aware of certain heat related health issues that may crop up.

Ignoring them may lead to an emergency. In case of muscle cramps or unexplained headaches or fatigue or excessive sweating, you might need to stop your workouts till your body gets used to bearing the hot climate.

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If your body isn't able to bear the workouts or the heat, it is important to hydrate your system fast in order to avoid further issues. Also, consulting a physician is important.

Temperature

Temperature

Closely observe the temperature by knowing about the weather forecast in your area. If the temperature is going to be too much during your workout times, you can postpone them or plan accordingly.

Fitness Levels

Fitness Levels

Be very careful while doing intense exercises. If your fitness levels don't permit them, don't do them. The heat may take its toll on your health.

Adapt First

Adapt First

If you are planning to workout in high temperatures, ensure that you wait till your body gets adapted to the heat. Till then, perform easy summer workouts. So, you must first get ready for summer workouts.

Clothes

Clothes

Your clothes can also heat you up or cool you down. So, wear the right clothes for your workouts. Ensure that your clothes manage your sweat.

Drink Enough

Drink Enough

Drink lots of water and stay away from alcohol. You may suffer from dehydration during summer. This is one of the important tips for summer workouts.

Avoid Hot Sun

Avoid Hot Sun

Don't workout in the playgrounds during the noons. That might even lead to a sun stroke and could be very dangerous for your overall health.

Sun Screen

Sun Screen

Don't forget to wear sunscreen as your skin gets burnt in the hot sun if at all you are planning to exercises in the outdoors.

Story first published: Friday, April 3, 2015, 18:46 [IST]
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