When Does the Temperature Cross the Line for Outdoor Exercise?

 How Hot Is Too Hot to Exercise Outside?

As fitness enthusiasts, we're always eager to get outdoors and stay active. However, when the scorching heat of summer arrives, it's crucial to consider the safety and well-being of our bodies.

From WaPo "The stakes are high. The consequences of a too-hot workout “range from feeling thirsty to death,” said Clare Minahan, a sports scientist at Griffith University in Australia. But figuring out when to trade that woodsy running path for the old treadmill is not as easy as glancing at a thermometer.

Is there a simple rule I can follow?"

For me, it is surprisingly strange that such a question arises. The answer seems so obvious to me.

The rule is very simple: listen to your body and pay attention to your sensations.

There is no particular number of temperatures for working out outside.

The human body is perfect and unparalleled. Your body and your feelings will tell you when you should avoid exercising outdoors.

If you feel even the slightest discomfort outside, without engaging in any exercise, then don't even consider working out.

For highly motivated fitness enthusiasts who persist in sticking to their training regimen despite the heat, intense thirst, heavy breathing, and a racing heart, I urge you not to torture your body.

Only if you are completely comfortable in the heat, and your body has adapted or easily regulates its temperature, should you consider training in such hot weather.

After 30 years of working out experience, including 10 years of competitive bodybuilding, at 43, I can confidently state that your body doesn't care about your fitness or sports performance. The primary goal of the human body is survival, and it excels at it.

Love and cherish your body, and it will reward you with longevity.