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How to Keep Fit in the Summer – Beat the Houston Heat!

Love to work out outdoors but hate the way Houston summer heat beats you down? Try out a few of these tips to keep you looking good and feeling great – despite that heat and humidity!

The Right Stuff – Inside and Out

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day – don’t wait until you’ve started working out to get hydrated.
• Drink water before, during and after your workouts.
• When working out, wear lighter clothing that allows your body to breathe.
• Eat healthy, balanced meals that include plenty of vitamins and minerals, this will minimize losses due to high heat and sweat rates.

Keep It Short and Simple

• Avoid overheating by breaking the workout into smaller chunks.
• For those longer workout sessions, take plenty of breaks.
• You don’t need as much warm up for cardio in the summer.
• Check your heart rate during exercise to ensure you are staying in your heart rate zone.

Location, location, location!

• Try out circuit training with weights or resistance bands for a heart pumping workout instead of cardio outside.
• Add resistance training inside to supplement your overall fitness plan.
• Try a group fitness class in the Rice Rec Center for cardio without the heat.
• Avoid outside workouts during high traffic times, high ozone levels, or CO2 outside.
• Avoid being outside from 10am-2pm. UV exposure can be the most damaging during this part of the day.