5 Ways to Boost Energy During the Heat

 

 

Cold water shower

 

Experts recommend taking a cold shower when feeling dazed and exhausted. Splashing cold water for about 15 to 30 seconds is said to invigorate the mind. When cold water hits the skin, nerves awaken and blood vessels dilate. Blood flow increases and heart rate speeds up. However, taking a shower before bed should be done with lukewarm water to help promote restful sleep.

 

Drinking water

 

It is good to drink water at least once an hour, even if you do not feel thirsty. Due to the weather where sweat easily drips even with slight movement, it is easy for the body to become dehydrated. As you age, you feel less thirst, so middle-aged people need to pay more attention. If you find water bland and tasteless, adding herbs like mint or basil, or lemon, can improve the taste.

 

Deep breathing=

 

Deep breathing helps manage stress. It also has the effect of strengthening the abdominal muscles. Take a deep breath, filling your belly with air, as if you are filling your navel with air in a cool place. When exhaling, exhale forcefully with a "Haa" sound. It is good to do this three times a day, focusing for at least 30 seconds each time.

 

Walking barefoot

 

Touching nature reduces stress and improves mood. Walking barefoot is highly effective. According to research, just 10 minutes of barefoot contact with the ground can reduce inflammation and promote blood circulation. Scientists say that the Earth's electromagnetic field adjusts the bioelectric system to support cell health.

 

Indoor exercise

 

There is a form of exercise that can help improve health if you do it indoors or at home for about 20 minutes to escape the heat. First, there is the indoor bicycle. An indoor bicycle is a type of aerobic exercise that does not put stress on the joints. It is especially helpful for people with knee joint issues.

 

According to research, riding a bicycle helps prevent pressure on the thigh muscles from being applied to the knees, making it beneficial for people with knee joint issues. Additionally, indoor cycling also has a preventive effect against diabetes.

 

Lunges, squats, planks, and other exercises are also good. Using dumbbells or barbells for workouts is beneficial, but your own body weight can also serve as a good exercise tool. If even setting up exercise equipment feels burdensome, exercises like lunges, squats, mountain climbers, and push-ups are good options.

 

It is a workout that uses only your body weight without any exercise equipment, but because it is quite strenuous, the exercise effects are also certain. Squats and lunges make the legs and hips more resilient. Planks and mountain climbers help develop the abdominal muscles.

 

Start with 3 sets of 10 repetitions as the basic, and to burn calories more effectively, you should keep the rest time between each set to no more than 20-30 seconds. Additionally, push-ups strengthen the chest, shoulders, arms, and even abdominal muscles. Other good indoor summer exercises include hula hooping and kettlebell swings.