High temperatures
Ten things that you should pay attention to when it comes to outdoor sports on hot days
Free-air sport in summer is fun-but can also be dangerous in heat. Here you can find out what you should pay particular attention to.
Movement in the fresh air is healthy. But what if the temperatures rise above 30 degrees? Without a doubt, the summer months particularly demand the body. Up to a temperature of 25 degrees, you don’t have to take any special precautions for running or cycling training. Good sun protection is absolutely sufficient. If the temperatures over 30 degrees rise, exercise outdoors is still possible, but you should take a few precautions. Because the circulation in particular is required.
As was documented in some study, the human organism has a built -in protective mechanism against overheating. The control over it is in the brain. At about 40 degrees body temperature, it sends signals that should force us to stop. However, protection is not perfect. There are always athletes who continue to train. Therefore, doctors warn that you should pay attention to warning signals. At the latest in the case of headaches, cramps, cold-warm showers and stomach pain, the training should end. This also applies to an uncomfortably high pulse or discomfort. Then it’s time to search for shadows, cool down and stroll home relaxed.
Here are the most important rules for training at high temperatures:
Source: Stern
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