Outdoor exercise should note this

Speaking to Women's Health magazine, Keri Peterson, a medical advisor at the Pennsylvania Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (USA), said that exercising outdoors in high temperatures not only offers no health benefits but also puts your body at many risks.

According to Ms. Peterson, when exercising in excessively hot temperatures, the body may experience symptoms such as increased sweating, decreased blood pressure, and an increased heart rate. These symptoms can cause dizziness, or even heatstroke, and lead to other heart problems.

Exercising outdoors in high temperatures puts your body at many risks.

When is the best time to exercise?

Speaking to The Washington Post , Clare Minahan, a sports science expert at Griffith University (Australia), said that people need to be flexible in choosing when to exercise and should avoid the hottest times of the day as they can easily cause fatigue.

Accordingly, Ms. Minahan suggests that if you want to exercise outdoors, the ideal time is when the temperature is stable and not too high. When exercising, choose a cool, shady spot with plenty of trees. People should avoid exercising during the hottest times of the day – when the outdoor temperature is above 32 degrees Celsius.

"If possible, find an area with a gentle breeze and wear loose clothing to help sweat evaporate more effectively," Minahan noted.

Ms. Minahan also emphasized that people should avoid exercising on surfaces made of asphalt or concrete that retain heat. "These surfaces are black and tend to absorb a lot of heat, so they get hotter than normal surfaces. Exercising on such hot surfaces can easily lead to fatigue and even heatstroke," Ms. Minahan added.

Things to keep in mind when exercising on a hot day.

According to Women's Health , when exercising on hot days, you should bring water and take small sips during your workout. Drinking more water after your workout will help replenish lost fluids.

Additionally, you need to listen to your body throughout your workout. Pay attention to your heart rate, adjust the intensity of your exercise, and rest when you feel too tired.

"When symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, or a faster-than-normal heartbeat appear, you should stop exercising and find a shady place to rest to help stabilize and lower your body temperature," Ms. Peterson noted.

Ms. Peterson also advises that if the weather outside is too hot, you can also exercise and work out at the gym to avoid the potential dangers of the heat to your body.

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