Monday, October 8, 2012
How to Keep to Your Exercise Routine Despite Seasonal Changes
Every
season has its challenges for maintaining an exercise routine. In the
winter, there might be days that are too cold, windy, or wet. The summer
heat may force you indoors. Spring and fall may have allergy seasons that
curtail your exercise program.
No matter what the challenge is, you can overcome
it by having more
than one way to fulfill your exercise routine. Here are some basic tips for
exercising in hot and cold weather conditions.
Exercising in Hot Weather
When you get too hot, the body takes blood
circulation away from your muscles and directs it to your skin. And, if the
humidity is high, your body temperature increases even more since your cooling
system – sweat evaporating – won’t work as well.
Pay attention to weather forecasts and health alerts. If it’s going to be a scorching day or there are high
allergy counts, change
the time you go out or switch to exercising indoors.
Drink plenty of water. If you’re
exercising intensely or for over an hour, you might want to consider a sports
drink that replenishes the elements you lose through sweating.
Dress in loose fitting, light colored clothing, and wear a
hat. Also remember to generously apply sunscreen.
Exercising in Cold Weather
In the winter slippery conditions can cause
falls, and cold temperatures can be worsened by wind chill. So check the
forecast for the time of day you plan to exercise. Shorter days mean it may be
dark when you normally exercise, so plan to
wear reflective gear.
Dress in layers that you can
remove as you start to sweat. Wear a synthetic material that draws sweat away
from your skin first. Then layer a good insulator like wool. Top it with
something waterproof, yet breathable. But don’t overdo it – you want to avoid
overheating because you’re too warmly dressed. If it’s really cold, put a scarf
over your mouth to warm the air before you breath. Make sure your footwear has
good traction.
If it’s possible, plan your route to allow you to return home with the wind at your back,
that way you’re less like to get chilled. Make sure you let someone know where
you’re going and when you plan on returning.
Drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen – you can still get dehydrated or sunburned in the winter!
While we don’t have severe weather extremes here
in the Silicon Valley, our busy lives make it difficult to find the time to get
everything done. If you want to make more time for your exercise workout, contact us at
Simplify and see how we can help
you.
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