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2003/06/28, 05:03 PM
Summer is here and I now face the problem of having to work out in the hot weather, since I workout and train in my backyard, have no gym membership, and working out in the morning before the temperature gets too high is personally not an option for me. I usually do a variety of jump rope, jogging, shadow boxing and bag work for my cardio. I was wondering if there are any other basic rules I should follow besides drinking a lot of water and wearing sun screen. Is 90-100 degree weather too hot for someone to be exercising at all? There have been times when I come in from a good session of cardio feeling fine, and I find out that it was as hot as 100 degrees outside... :x
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2003/06/28, 06:44 PM
Well, your body will tell you when its to hot. Just be careful and use common sense. Have ice packs ready in case you need them, take in fluids even when you don't want to. Just remain aware of the signs of overheating...
Heat cramps:
Severe, sometimes disabling, cramps that typically begin suddenly in the hands, calves, or feet
Hard, tense muscles
Heat exhaustion:
Fatigue
Nausea
Headaches
Excessive thirst
Muscle aches and cramps
Weakness
Confusion or anxiety
Drenching sweats, often accompanied by cold, clammy skin
Slowed or weakened heartbeat
Dizziness
Fainting
Agitation
Heat exhaustion requires immediate attention but is not usually life-threatening.
Heat stroke:
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Dizziness or vertigo
Fatigue
Hot, flushed, dry skin
Rapid heart rate (160 to 180 beats per minute)
Decreased sweating
Shortness of breath
Decreased urination
Blood in urine or stool
Increased body temperature (104 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit)
Confusion, delirium, or loss of consciousness
Convulsions
Heat stroke can occur suddenly, without any symptoms of heat exhaustion. If a person is experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY. Any delay could be fatal. You should seek emergency medical care for anyone who has been in the heat and who has the following symptoms:
Confusion, anxiety, or loss of consciousness.
Very rapid or dramatically slowed heartbeat.
Rapid rise in body temperature that reaches 104 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
Either drenching sweats accompanied by cold, clammy skin (which may indicate heat exhaustion); or a marked decrease in sweating accompanied by hot, flushed, dry skin (which may indicate heatstroke).
Convulsions.
Any other heat-related symptom that is not alleviated by moving to a shady or air-conditioned area and administering fluids and salts.
All this and more can be found at http://www.webmd.com
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2003/06/29, 09:28 AM
I shouldn't come on here when I first wake up. I thought the topic was "Working out in hot water".
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2003/06/29, 09:32 AM
lol@london. working out in hot weather is a tricky thing and can cause many issues if you don't take proper care of your body while doing so. For me, if I had cardio then I would like to do it early morning or late evening when it is a bit cooler, avoid during the day. Make sure you have plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration, etc.
Good luck!
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2003/07/01, 02:08 AM
I like it when it's hot and for me running isn't a problem at all. Yep, sun screen and lots of water is definitely needed!
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