Moving in the heat: How it works with running in the summer
Summer temperatures are stressful for our body: to prevent it from overheating, the heart and circulation must work under high pressure. The blood is pumped into legs and arms, through the skin, the body releases the heat to the outside. A great protection mechanism that works well, especially in lean people. Unfortunately, it is at the expense of performance, because our muscles are less supplied with blood? So also less well supplied with nutrients. No wonder we feel exhausted quickly in the heat.
However, there are no general guidelines for how long and how fast we should run at a certain temperature. We can even get used to sports in heat. In principle, however, it is advisable to listen to the signals of your own body and to reduce the training intensity from 30 degrees Celsius. How to jog safely and healthy through the summer, you read here.
sun protection
In summer, the sun shines on us at a different angle than in winter, so the UV exposure is higher. You absolutely should avoid the blazing sun. Look for a shady trail through a forest or park for your round; There you are surrounded by greenery and little exhaust fumes. With sunglasses you protect your eyes from UV rays. Naked skin is best with a waterproof sunscreen (stops even when sweating). Do not forget ears, neck, chin and hands!
Myth noon heat
"At lunchtime it is warmest"? We all know this rule of thumb. Only she does not always agree; at least not in our native latitudes. Because the sunshine peak in Central Europe is not at noon, but in the early afternoon, as weather experts emphasize. That's why it gets warmer and warmer during the day. If you want to go jogging, that's best done early in the morning. Advantage: Then you start the day with top motivation!
