6 Tips for Exercising in the Heat

Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor 6 Tips for Exercising in the Heat We’ve been having “June-tober” weather in my neck of the woods, but I see the temps are rising everywhere else. Don’t spend the summer on the treadmill in the basement. Use these tips to get out and enjoy it. Search Related Topics:   Heat Exhaustion  Muscle Cramps  Heat Stroke 10 Best Weight Exercises for Seniors Use it or lose it. As we age, we lose muscle unless we make the effort to work it. Paul has the ten weight exercises you should do and how often you need to do them. Search Related Topics:   muscle building  weight training  balance What Carbs Should You Eat Before Swimming? Getting cool in the pool is the classic way to be active in summer heat. But my mom's voice in my head about not swimming for an hour after you eat has me wondering. What should you eat if you want to get the most out of your swim workout? Search Related Topics:   pre-exercise nutrition  carbohydrate  6 Fun Theme Races to Try this Summer I geared up for fun races with polka-dot shorts and a sequined running skirt. Christine has the run-down on themed races that are a blast. Look for them in your area. Search Related Topics:   5k theme races  mud runs  obstacle course races Related Searches Fitness Band Senior Fitness Fitness School Big Fitness Fitness for Kids Featured Articles Caution: Naked Hiking Day June 21 Bikepacking 101 The Single Most Important Exercise to Predict Your Longevity What is Yoga Nidra? Get Your Kids Started with Swimming 7 Things a Hiker Should Never Do   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Fitness Must Reads No More Stiff Neck – 7 Tips How to Avoid Chafing 6 Strength Training Mistakes