How to Workout in Summer: Genuine Tips for Maximum Results

How difficult or easy is your working out in summer feels? For me, I experience excessive sweating, which result in quick loss of water with electrolytes from the body.

As soon as this happens, my entire focus shifts from the work outs, because I am now worried about dehydrating myself.

Every summer, lot of us feel discomfort in working out with body’s natural ability. However, I can assure, after reading this blog, you will feel confident for your next workout.

I have done some research and clubbed them with my own summer fitness tips to curate a holistic approach for summer workouts.

The scorching heat of summer, which is ever increasing in last decade or so, posses some real challenges for every fitness enthusiast. Here is why;

With so many challenges involved, is working out in summer really worth it? Yes, with all the summer fitness tips, your workouts will feel more enjoyable.

Best time of working out in Summer

Try to finish your workout early in the morning. Aim to complete before 9AM.

For most of us, the tropical region people, even 9AM is late. In tropical weather, try finishing your workout before 8AM.

In case, morning work out is not your thing (even not my thing), try to work out after 6PM. I start as late as 7-8PM and workout for 30-40 minutes.

I know, for most people, this would be a shocker, but there are many people who like to workout in day time. Obviously, not outdoors.

It is recommended; you reschedule your workout to the morning/evening routine.

Hydration Strategy for Summer Workouts

Our common practice is to carry a water bottle, and drink whenever we feel thirsty. Some people take electrolytes, or energy drinks, during their workout.

One can ideally have little amount of their drink before starting the workout. Sip in between the workout, whenever required.

Post workout recovery is very crucial. If you don’t drink electrolytes with water during workout, you need to replenish post workout.

For me, I drink a glass of lemon water with salt. This is a very basic electrolyte drink, and it works for me.

This helps my body in retaining fluids, prevent cramps and helps in maintaining the energy level.

Design a Summer Friendly workout routine

I would recommend that one should cut down on workout intensity during summer season. Your aim should be on keeping your workout sessions more relaxed.

Avoid maxing out your sets or circuit in whatever you are doing.

Try to increase your rest time if needed. Let suppose, you rest 1 minutes between sets, increase it by 30 more secs, or even 1 minute.

You can also cut down on intense training for the time being. Heavy weight exercises can be replaced by bodyweight training, functional training, etc.

If you’re training for general fitness and not a competition, aim to keep your workouts between 30–40 minutes.

Listen to the warning signs

Your body is built to give your warning signs. It generally alerts us before something serious is about to happen.

Keep an eye on warning signs like dizziness, nausea, headaches, cramps, etc. Don’t wait till complete black out. Stop working out immediately, when you get initial signs.

It’s better be safe than sorry.

Recommended wearables

Wear lightweight clothes for your summer training. Also try to wear the bare minimum required.

Some people have the habit of putting on extra layers of clothing, even while working out.

For a summer workout, you don’t need that. Try breathable clothes, it ensures good air supply thereby ensuring good comfort.

Lastly, wear light colours. Darker colours absorb more heat. Lighter colour will be more comfortable with less heat absorption.

Eating recommendations for Summer Training

Those who are into fitness for some time now, already have understood benefits of eating light. During summer, that habit should remain unchanged.

We can add more water-content food, like water-rich fruits, electrolytes. And, also add good proteins for fast recovery.

Avoid heavy meals before workout sessions, and limit oily food, as much as possible.

Conclusion

At the end, lets recollect everything we discussed on this topic. Workout smartly, don’t go all out, keep hydrated, listen to warning signs, wear light colours, eat wisely, and keep training.

Summer can’t be a reason to pause/stop – it’s time to work out with sense and purpose.

What summer fitness tips do you like in this blog! Or, if have more tips to share, please let us know in the comments.