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064 - The Coach Up: How to Exercise in the Heat
Aug 12, 2024
Steve Magness, a training and performance expert based in Houston, shares insights on exercising in heat and humidity. He emphasizes the need to adapt workouts by listening to your body and adjusting your mindset. Magness discusses hydration, acclimatization strategies, and the psychological effects of heat on performance. He provides practical tips for runners on managing body temperature and pacing during sweltering conditions, ensuring safety and effectiveness while training in extreme weather.
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- Adapting to exercising in heat requires accepting initial performance declines and focusing on mental resilience during the adjustment period.
- Hydration and adjusting workout intensity based on perceived effort are crucial strategies for safely training in extreme temperatures.
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Understanding Heat Adaptation
Exercising in extreme heat requires accepting the reality that it will be challenging, especially in the initial weeks. This adjustment period can feel like a 'death period' where performance declines significantly as athletes feel fatigued from the outset. Adaptation takes time, often around two to three weeks, after which the effort will begin to feel more manageable despite the conditions. Embracing this process mentally is crucial for maintaining motivation and progress during hot weather training.
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