July 23 (Tue) "How to exercise well in summer"... Reasons to weigh yourself before and after

If you sweat excessively, your body's fluids become depleted, disrupting the balance of electrolytes and increasing the risk of other illnesses such as urinary stones, so caution is advised.

 

 

Experts say, "Exercising in the summer causes you to lose nearly twice as much water as usual." When dehydration progresses rapidly like this, the body overheats, and the energy supplied to cells decreases, causing severe stress throughout the body. Based on information from American health media outlets such as 'Everyday Health,' here are ways to prevent dehydration and exercise effectively during the summer.

Let's find out!!

 

🔸️"Compare your weight before and after exercise" = The best way to maintain proper hydration is to match your weight before and immediately after exercise. If your weight immediately after exercise is lower than before, it does not mean you have lost fat and should not be happy.

 

It's actually a matter to be concerned about losing that much water. If your weight has decreased by about 500g, you should replenish with the same amount (500ml) of water.

 

"Go out at dawn" = The question of whether exercising in the morning or in the evening is better has been a long-standing debate. Recently, the prevailing theory is that outdoor activities like running are better in the afternoon because the air at dusk is clearer than in the morning.

 

However, when it comes to outdoor exercise in the summer, the situation is different. Experts recommend exercising in the early morning during the summer. The cool morning air increases the endurance of exercisers, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the workout.

 

"Drink water before exercise" = Drinking water during exercise is also essential. However, even more important is drinking water before exercise. The water consumed before exercise not only provides hydration but also helps maintain the body's temperature appropriately.

 

The body's temperature must be properly maintained to prevent the heart rate from overpacing. When the body is dehydrated and overheated, more sweat is produced, and dehydration worsens.

 

Spraying water on the body to cool down during exercise is not very helpful. To maintain an appropriate body temperature, you should drink water before exercising.

 

🔸️"Give your body enough time to adapt" = To prevent dehydration caused by exercise, you need to give your body enough time to adapt to the activity. If you suddenly engage in intense exercise, your body cannot withstand the heat and the exercise intensity. Therefore, it is better to gradually increase outdoor exercise to allow your body to adapt to both the heat and the exercise.

Experts advise that it is good to take about two weeks to adapt to outdoor exercise. During the first week, limit outdoor exercise to about 10 minutes, then increase to about 20 minutes in the following week, gradually increasing the amount of exercise thereafter.

 

🔸️ "Wear functional sportswear" = Cotton sportswear is the worst choice in summer. Cotton sportswear absorbs sweat and remains damp.

 

In this state, not only does the mood feel uncomfortable, but the body's heat is not effectively released, making the body even hotter. Therefore, it is advisable to wear functional sportswear that effectively absorbs and releases heat and sweat.

 

Source: Comedy.com