FITNESS IN THE SUMMER TIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT AND WORK OUT SAFELY THIS SEASON!
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Put the cool factor back into your workout routine with these summer tips! Always remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body to avoid dehydration or stressing any muscles. Adjust your body temperature. Hop into a cold
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shower before your workout. Studies show that a pre-exercise cool down improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well as core and skin temperatures. Get the dirt. Try to walk, run, or cycle on dirt or gravel paths, since asphalt and concrete tend to radiate heat and reflect the sun’s rays, making you feel hotter. Live near water? Take advantage of the breeze on even steamy days; if possible, start out with the wind at your back, so when you’re finishing you’ll be running into a headwind, which feels cooler. Cool down with essential oils. Dabbing a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus oil on the back of your neck and at your temples just before your workout provides a cooling effect and also opens up your nasal passages, so you can breathe a little easier when the air is humid. Summarize your intervals. To keep your fitness level up, do your regular cardio at a slightly slower pace, but add in 30-second speed bursts every three to five minutes. You’ll maintain your conditioning and burn more calories without having to go all-out the entire time. Refuel with fruit. They’re more than 80 percent water, so fruits such as grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are a tasty way to replenish fluids and boost your energy post-workout. Keep them frozen or grind them into a smoothie for a refreshing treat!
“When I came into RESTORE Physical Therapy I was scared that I wasn’t going to be able to have fun at my summer camp… I started doing stretches that made my ankle feel better! Sad that I now have to leave, I can NOT wait to come back in 2 months for a “check-up!” My ankle is finally healed thanks to RESTORE PT.... I still can’t believe that I had a fractured growth plate in my right ankle and now… I have NO PAIN AT ALL!” —Abby F. — actual 5 Star Google Review We Want to Hear Your Success Story By sharing your success story you can help us reach more people in our community — inspiring someone to find relief from pain and become stronger and healthier.
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Watermelon Cucumber Lime Refresher
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INGREDIENTS • 3 Cups watermelon, cubed
• ½ Cucumber, diced • 2 Limes, juiced
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DIRECTIONS: Add the watermelon, cucumber, and lime juice to a blender, and blend until smooth. Using a mesh strainer, strain the juice over a large liquid measuring cup to remove the pulp. Use a spoon to help stir the pulp and press out the liquid. (Reserve the pulp to make pulp muffins!) Source: www.tasty.co/recipe/watermelon-cucumber-lime-juice
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