Is it safe to train outdoors in the heat?

What are the benefits of training outdoors?

• Promotes getting a tan on sunny days
• Improves cleansing of the respiratory tract
• Saves time and money
• Improves well-being and gives a sense of freedom
• Hardens the body's natural immunity against infections and microorganisms
• Makes it easier to break the monotony of training in the same place
• Supports cardiorespiratory fitness through the access to fresh air
• Sun exposure influences the endogenous synthesis of vitamin D, which is responsible for strengthening bones

Training outdoors in the heat - is it safe?

While it's hard to underestimate the benefits of exercising outdoors, it's different when it comes to training during hot weather. High temperatures carry certain risks for the exerciser, which should be taken into account before starting physical activity. First of all, excessive sunlight can cause the body to overheat. The consequences of exposure to extremely strong sunlight are not entirely safe for health. There is a high risk of skin burns and, in some cases, the danger of a stroke.

Equally important is the fact that training outdoors during hot weather increases the chances of excessive dehydration. Increased sweating of the body dictated by high temperatures not only promotes water loss. A lot of sweating is inextricably linked to disruption of the electrolyte economy and the acid-base balance. Then, there is a high probability of disturbing the proper work of the neuromuscular system, energy metabolism and psychological functions, as well as a stronger feeling of increasing fatigue. So is outdoor exercise during the summer safe? Yes, but only if you are properly prepared for it!

How to do a safe outdoor workout in the heat?

When deciding to perform an outdoor workout in hot weather, it is important to take care of proper hydration. The Iso Plus isotonic drink by Olimp Sport Nutrition helps provide many valuable ingredients which support water absorption, contribute to the reduction of the feeling of fatigue and increase optimum resistance to exercise. In addition, the product will provide a solid portion of refreshment and will help quench thirst.

The product has been prepared in the form of handy effervescent tablets and an easily dissolvable powder for preparing an isotonic drink. The supplement contains optimally selected quantities of valuable components obtained from high quality, tested raw materials. The isotonic drink has been made in Olimp Laboratories - one of the leading manufacturers of dietary supplements and products for sportsmen – made in accordance to pharmaceutical standards.