Hot hot hot. I heard on the radio that we are going to experience at least 10 straight days of 90+ degree weather. When it's that hot, and we have air quality ratings of orange, it can be pretty uncomfortable to exercise outside. My solution to this issue is to wake up a little earlier than usual. It's amazing how much cooler (ok this is all relative) the temperature is just an hour earlier in the morning. I ran when it was still in the 70s on Monday! But, I know this isn't an option for everyone - so another great way to beat the heat is to exercise inside. I heard a tale of one Pedometer Challenge participant who has taken to walking on the treadmill at Jacobs during the 2:30 World Cup games. That way she can get some exercise while in a controlled environment AND enjoy herself watching the fierce competition from South Africa. Being creative and flexible like this with your exercise can help you keep active when weather conditions, or other factors, interfere with your normal routine.
So, how do you beat the heat?
6/21/2010 | Daily Step Total = 17315
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Despite the hot, hot sun on Sunday, it was cool and pleasant out on the water under the paddle boat canopy during our family paddle boating adventure in the tidal basin. At $18 for an hour-long rental and 116 "steps" per minute, it was a great family friendly way to be active and to stay cool in the city.
ReplyDeleteLike Tara, I beat the heat by exercising in the water. Part of what's great about DC is that there are plenty of places to swim indoors and outside all year round!
ReplyDeleteI often go out after dark. That is also cooler. My bigger problem is how to work out when it is raining. I live in a studio apartment and can't work out in there...I don't even have enough room to do the sun salute, but so far that has only stopped me on one day since we started.
ReplyDeleteEspecially after coming back from Los Angeles, I whine and complain about the heat until I step outside and realize it isn't as bad as I thought. But, if it is really that bad, I do pilates indoors (with AC!) or walk around my condo building.
ReplyDeleteAfter the winter we had, a little heat isn't that bad. If you are into exercise, you should be no stranger to sweating. Just stay hydrated and watch out for getting sunburned if you are outdoors between 10:00am and 2:00pm.
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