THE LONG HOT AND ‘HUMID’ SUMMER!

As the summer approaches, you may notice that your sports performance level decreases and your aerobic capacity may seem limited. In hot weather you lose a lot of fluid through sweating. This results in a decrease in blood volume which makes it hard for your body to cool down. High humidity can also hinder your body’s ability to cool down by preventing your sweat from evaporating.

Here are a few tips to help keep your body cool while exercising:

(1) Drink plenty of water before and during your workout. Cool water would be the best choice because it is easily absorbed by the body.

(2) Exercise early in the morning if possible or late in the evening. Temperatures at these times are relatively low.

(3) Finally, wear loose, light coloured clothing- preferably made of ‘breathable’ fabric.