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It’s nice to get some fresh air. The scenery is stunning. The wide-open road. Getting out of the gym and transferring your workouts outside is a terrific way to switch up your routine. Alternatively, avoid the gym entirely and save money by exercising outside; fresh air is free! And you don’t have to let the weather deter you from going out. 

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Here’s how to get the most out of your workout, any time of the year. 

Any Time Of The Year

When working out, regardless of the time, place, or season, observe these guidelines:

• Quench Your Thirst: This is a simple guideline, but it is still crucial! Drink 8 to 16oz of water before the workout to minimize dehydration, and then again after to allow your muscles to properly recover and avoid pain the next day. If you’re sweating profusely during your workout, drink enough water to compensate for your body’s water loss – around a glass every 15 minutes.

• Grab Some Food: Eat something within 30 minutes of completing a workout. Even a banana or a handful of pretzels will keep you going until you reach home and can prepare a meal. A post-workout meal is essential for replenishing glycogen levels and preventing muscle breakdown.

• Apply Sunscreen: If the sun is out, you should wear sunscreen no matter what time of year it is. While it may not appear to be required in the winter, snow can reflect the sun’s rays right into your face, and exercising outside at high elevations increases the danger of UV exposure.

• Wear breathable synthetic textiles that draw sweat away from the skin instead of cotton. Cotton does not dry as rapidly as other fabrics, which might leave your skin feeling moist and uncomfortable during your workout.

• Stay Fresh: Sweating degrades the natural bacteria in your armpit, which causes odor. Use an antiperspirant deodorant tough enough to fight odor and wetness to keep you feeling fresh, such as Solid Deodorant, which delivers long-lasting protection to maintain your confidence during and after your workout.

For Outdoor Exercise In The Summer

How can you get a good workout in the heat without overheating? Here are a few pointers to assist you to overcome the heat:

• Workout in the Morning: Working out in the morning might help you avoid the heat and direct sunshine, especially if you go before daybreak when the day is at its coolest. Because the sun’s rays are at their greatest at noon, you’re more likely to burn. And the warmest part of the day is between 3 and 5 p.m.

• Cover Up: If the sun is shining, you may be tempted to remove your shirt to be cool, but sunscreen alone can impede perspiration evaporation, preventing your body from cooling off and dehydrating you faster. Wear a thin, light-colored outfit if it’s sunny. If it isn’t, wearing less is OK. If you are hiking you may want to look at outdoor equipment to keep you warm and their scarf selection. 

• An oldie but a goodie, Up Your H2O. In the summer, drink plenty of water, and if you’re sweating abundantly, add electrolytes to your drink to ensure you’re maintaining the proper salt balance in your body.

These tips should help you to feel prepared for outdoor exercise. Do have any other tips? Please share them below.