This week is going to be a hot one. Sometimes we may have the A/C on and other times we may not. The purpose for this is to train the body to adapt to exercise in various enviromental conditions and not just in a 72 degree studio. We will practice responsibility during environmental training though.
Shelly and I lived in Vegas for two years and Chuck worked outdoors in construction for those two year....ouch. Chuck knows all about staying hydrated in hot weather.
"If you're not prepared for sun, it's temperatures can create a dangerous environment fo you," says Las Vegas trainer Hayley Hollander
Her are some of her tips:
Daily Hydration - An average person should consume roughly 100 ounces of water per day. Intake should increase during active parts of the day.
Prehydrate - The best defense against heat illness, and the best way to ensure optimum performance is to drink at least 8 ounces of liquid right before training.
Break for Water - It is especially important during hot-weather training that both trainer AND client stay hydrated. Try to drink 8 ounces of water at least once every 15 minutes.
Electrolytes - Gatorade, Pediolyte (I really like that stufff) and other electolyte drinks in moderation 1-2 hours before activity. Taking these during exercise may not be useful.
For exercise lasting NO LONGER than 1 hour, water will be sufficient.
RULE OF THUMB: 1 GULP OF WATER IS 1 OUNCE
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