Training in the summer - how to avoid overheating when training outdoors?

Training in the summer: take care of your hydration and electrolytes

The most important thing when training outdoors in the summer is to ensure that your body has constant access to water. Excessive sweating during exercise not only leads to dehydration, but also results in a gradual loss of valuable minerals. Increased sweating increases the risk of electrolyte deficiency (i.e. magnesium, sodium and potassium). This in turn may cause disruption of the correct functioning of muscles, a deterioration in the functioning of the nervous system, a drop in energy and a faster feeling of fatigue.

Physical activity is a form of work, and this, as we know, leads to an increase in body temperature. Therefore, systematic hydration with cool drinks helps to avoid overheating during outdoor training. In addition to mineral water, you can use isotonic drinks such as Iso Plus by Olimp Sport Nutrition. It provides you with carbohydrates, vitamins and L-carnitine in addition to the large dose of the electrolytes mentioned above.

Training in the summer: avoid energy drinks

You'll often find that people who train outdoors choose to train with the support of energy drinks. While some of these may have added B vitamins (e.g. niacin or B₆), it is certainly in vain to look for complex carbohydrates in them - most use simple sugars to provide a temporary energy boost. What's worse, however, is the large dose of caffeine, which promotes dehydration. It's not hard to guess that such an effect leads to overheating during outdoor workouts and a real deterioration in fitness.

Training in the summer: wear appropriate sportswear

Clothing during a workout in the summer is extremely important for the body. Instead of cotton shirts and short shorts, choose clothes that have been made with smart fabrics. How does sportswear help you avoid overheating when training outdoors?

• reduces sweat build-up and does not absorb water
• ensures adequate airiness and allows the skin to breathe properly
• does not restrict movement, fits snugly without being too tight - has a good elasticity

Sports clothing of the Olimp Live and Fight brand is produced with attention to every detail and created for people who want to ensure solid comfort during exercise. High-quality fabric, durable and stretchy material, maximum comfort during physical activity, no risk of skin irritation - see for yourself that workout clothes made in Poland can be characterised by world-class workmanship!