Hot Hot Hot

It’s time for my yearly blog about the heat. It’s hot, and when it’s hot, our bodies are under extra stress to perform all the physiological functions it takes to be a human. Especially if we’re exercising. The good news for you is that you have the capability to adapt. Our bodies can get used to the heat and learn to function better in it.

In order to adapt, however, you need exposure. Air conditioner in the house, through the cool garage, into the air conditioned car and straight into an air conditioned store doesn’t give you much a change to get used to it - it’s why so many people hate the heat. 

Now, I’m not saying go run a marathon on the 90 degree day. But total avoidance of the heat will prevent you from adapting. A little dose here and there, a modified workout or even spending time outside in the garden can help you adapt. Be sure to stay hydrated, stick to the shade when possible and don’t overdue it. People run into trouble when they try to keep doing what they were doing with cooler weather. Pump the breaks, slow down, do less, drink some water and before you know it, you won’t get hit so hard by the heat.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain