Doing sports in midsummer, exerting yourself physically and really sweating – is that a good thing or should you rather do without sports activities on hot days?
Whether it’s a football or beach volleyball tournament, jogging, swimming or a visit to the gym, risks such as circulatory problems, heat exhaustion, heat stroke or sunstroke should not be underestimated when exercising in the heat. In intense heat, even the slowest movements are extremely strenuous, so physical exertion should not be taken lightly.
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Training in the summer heat
You should only exercise when it is very hot if you have recently completed a health check so that you can be sure that everything is fine with your cardiovascular system and that you are in the best of health.
Older people should avoid sport when the temperature is high and prefer to stay in the shade so as not to endanger their health.
If you are used to the heat and have often trained in high temperatures, your body should have gotten used to the increased physical strain in the heat. You can notice this, among other things, by the fact that you used to sweat more at lower temperatures and the sweat is no longer as concentrated.
If you are directly exposed to the heat on your training day because there is no wind or cooling of any kind, you should avoid intensive training and pay close attention to your body. It is better to stop exercising rather than risking risks such as heart problems or circulatory weakness.
