Keep these things in mind while exercising in summer
No matter what the weather, exercise can’t be taken too long to stay healthy. Physical exercise should be continued by adapting to the environment. Exercise at least five days a week, even if it’s not possible every day in extreme conditions like heat waves. However, some things should be taken care of if you want to exercise during hot and sweaty weather. It will remain comfortable even in this adverse weather. Conversely, the risk of getting sick while exercising will also decrease.
What should be taken care of before and after exercising in summer, said Associate Consultant of Medicine Department of Square Hospital Limited. Tasnova Mahin.
Choose exercise time wisely
During 24 hours, when the ambient temperature is relatively low, choose that time for exercise. Early morning is a great time to exercise. You can do it in the afternoon or evening if you want. Exercise can also be done at night. But at least one hour before sleep, do the jute exercise. Exercising in very hot weather can lead to heat illness. The body may become tired, exhausted. So don’t take the risk. However, exercising in an air-conditioned room (such as a gym) can be done at other times of the day.
Dress comfortably
Exercise in loose, thin, cotton clothing that allows the body to breathe. Even if you sweat while wearing such clothes, the sweat dries easily. It is better not to wear black or very dark colored clothes. These clothes retain heat. Choose light-colored, light-patterned clothing.
Drink water or drink during exercise breaks
You can drink water or drink before exercise and in between exercise. Drink water or drink after exercise. However, water should not be consumed on a full stomach before or during exercise. In case of excessive sweating, you can eat saline, electrolyte drink or slightly salted water or drink. If you have a habit of tea and coffee, you can take your allotted tea or coffee for the whole day half an hour to an hour before exercise.
Eat food on time
Do not eat heavy meals before exercise. Moderate amount of light food can be eaten. It should also be consumed at least half an hour before exercise. Otherwise, there may be digestive problems and reduced blood circulation to the muscles during exercise may also lead to muscle pain. Also should not exercise while hungry. Maybe you want to exercise in the afternoon after working all day; Or early in the morning, that is, before breakfast. In such a case you can eat a biscuit. Even after finishing the exercise, you should take a meal at least half an hour apart.
It is not necessary to change the type of exercise
There is no binding rule that you have to change the type of exercise because it is hot. Instead, do the type of exercise you are used to. However, it is important to cool down properly after exercise.
Wipe off sweat
It is not unusual to sweat more during exercise. Wipe off sweat during exercise breaks. Otherwise, it can cause scratching and even fungal infection.
Do not exercise if you feel sick
Overheating can cause problems such as excessive fatigue, lethargy, feeling overheated, body becoming unusually hot, lightheadedness, dizziness, chest palpitations or dry mouth. If you feel any kind of illness before or during exercise, you should not exercise that day.
