Summer is the best period to start working out since your body is naturally in a mood for it. Everybody feels more vital and in a mood for outdoor activities. Summer is great, but you should also know that your body can be in a danger of dehydration and other risks.
It is for the best to know some tips when working out in a hot summer day. There are some things you shouldn’t do, so pay attention, here are five tips for better workouts during the summer.
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Have Workouts in the Morining or Evening
Days during the summer can get pretty hot and temperatures very high, and all of that can cause harm to your body. The best thing you can do is to have a workout before 10 am or start it after 6 pm. In this way you will avoid health problems, such as heat stroke.
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Keep Your Body Hydrated
This is very important for fitness, no matter when you work out, but summertime makes your body more exhausted and in need of water. The recommended dosage is everything between 3 and 5 liters of water per day, so you need to carry a water bottle everywhere you go.
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Extra Amino Acids and Electrolytes
Take BCAA/Glutamine/Electrolyte supplement and mix it with water. In this way you will always have a bottle of cold drink with aminos and salts during the day. You will intake sodium and potassium that you lose during sweating in this way.
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Lower Fat, Increase Fruit
You need to increase your fruit servings because fruits are full of vitamins and phytochemicals, but also with natural sugars and potassium that will keep you up during summer days. It is easier to get tired during the summer and because of that you will need to increase your fruit servings, in order to stay healthy.
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Take Cold Showers
Cold showers after workouts will help you with your recovery, normalize your body temperature and prevent overheating. You can also go for a swim, but keep in mind that everything should be don in a moderation.
