Monday, June 9, 2008
Working out outside has become less bearable the average temperature last week was 76 degrees with 72 percent humidity, according to the Daily Weather Report.
Jill Urkoski, associate director of the Student Recreation Fitness Center, said an outdoor summer workout shouldn’t be as intense in the beginning. She said people should gradually work into a program and acclimate their body to the change.
An American Journals of Sports Medicine study showed that the type of clothing worn can affect a person’s performance when exercising.
Urkoski said people should select clothes that evaporate sweat and keep the body cool. This type of clothing is known to “wick away,” or absorb, the sweat.
She said, when working out, the body generates heat and produces sweat. She said, sweat enables that body to stay cool, but with the wrong clothes, the sweat can stick to the body. When that occurs, the body produces less sweat and could overheat.
“You may not have the ability to sweat, which can be dangerous,” Urkoski said. “You should try to keep your temperature at core and not retain so much heat.”
Urkoski said she often wore brands like CoolMax by New Balance or DryFit clothes. The clothes were known for absorbing sweat and keeping the body cool. She said she could feel the difference when she has on the appropriate attire.
Amber Long, coordinator of the recreation center, said some people who work out were not always aware of what types of clothes to wear to reduce sweat. She said cotton was not the best kind of material for working out, but that it was better than most fabrics.
According to LotusOrganics.com, other recommended clothing for the summer would be light-weight and light-colored. The light-weight clothes give the body freedom to move while the light-colored clothing reflects the sun. This allows the body to stay cool during the workout.
Urkoski said clothes should also be loose fitting so the body could breathe.
She said sunscreen and hats were recommended as well, although visors were preferred because they release heat.
Seethan Madhavarapu, sports medicine physician at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said what people eat and drink were also essential to a successful workout.
Long said that protein and carbohydrates intake before and after a workout was important.
“Carbs and proteins are good for rebuilding and restoring what might have been lost,” Long said.
Urkoski said carbohydrates and proteins gave the body energy and create building blocks for muscles. She said a balance of carbohydrates and proteins helped restore glycogen. Urkoski said water and sport drinks, such as Gatorade, helped restore the chemical balance in body and staying hydrated was key because if water levels were low, it could create a strength deficiency.
— Edited by Mandy Earles
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