Cool Tips for Your Summer Workout

Don't let the heat slow down your routine

By Christine Many

From ChangeOne.com

• Exercise in the morning or evening, when temperatures are lower.
  
  
• Wear as little clothing as you can, but make sure it's not too tight and doesn't chafe.
  
  
• Deflect sun with white or light colors and a hat.
  
  
• Use water-resistant sunscreen (re-apply it hourly).
  
  
• Work out in shaded areas as much as possible.
  
  
• Before, during, and after exercise, avoid alcoholic or caffeinated beverages. They're diuretics, so they'll take fluid out of your body when you need it most.
  
  
• If you're exercising less than two hours, drink water before and during the activity (6 to 8 fl oz every 15 minutes).
  
  
• If you're exercising for more than two hours, drink 12 to 20 fl oz water 15 to 30 minutes before exercising.
  
  
• After exercise, make sure you drink enough water to completely quench your thirst.