exercising in a hot environment
You feel like you’re working hard when you exercise in a hot room or a hot environment. Will turning the temperature up during a workout give you a fat loss advantage? Here’s what science says.
Hot weather makes exercise feel more challenging, but how much does it impact your performance? Short-term, it has a negative impact, but if you train in a hot environment, it may actually improve your performance when temperatures are more moderate.
With so much emphasis on protein and good nutrition, it’s easy to forget about the necessity and value of staying hydrated. Short-term, hydration is even more important than nutrition for exercise performance. If you’re dehydrated, you won’t be able to put forth your best effort. Plus, you can suffer more severe consequences if your fluid or electrolyte levels drop too low. Here are five hydration mistakes you don’t want to make.
If you exercise outdoors, you may wonder whether you’re burning more calories. Find out why cold weather workouts may not burn more calories after all.
