WO R K O U T S A F E L Y T H I S S E A S O N : F I TNESS I N THE SUMMER
4. 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. 5. 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
The thermostat may be climbing, but that doesn’t mean you have to forgo your outdoor fitness routine! Here are some helpful tips to make your summer workouts safe and effective. 1. Adjust your body temperature. Hop into a cold 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.
them frozen or grind them into a smoothie for a refreshing treat! Put the cool factor back into your workout routine with these tricks this summer! Always remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body to avoid dehydration or stressing any muscles.
WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING! “Since I have startedat LoopPhysical Therapy, I have noticedan extraordinary decrease in pain and a steady increase in motivation to be more active and healthy! The therapists are extremely skilled, very patient, and have the answers to all my questions regarding diet, exercise, and body function. They push you to live a more healthy and active lifestyle and give you frequent suggestions! In my personal experience, I have lived with back pain for several years. Since I am only 20, I thought I may have to live and endure lumbar pain for the remainder of my days or be cornered into having surgery. However, with the help of my personal therapist Gigi, I have been able to start doing things I enjoy, such as basketball and lifting with less pain afterwards. Although therapy can be challenging at times, I know that it is necessary in order for me to get better and feel better. I am constantly encouraged to keep pushingmyself by the staffmembers: TJ, Gigi, Aysin. They give you the feeling that they’re there to help and want to rid you of pain, instead of the feeling that you’re just going to do therapy. They’re awesome!! They never fail to greet you with a smile both on the way in and on the way out. Before you choose any mainstream physical therapy places, you should seriously consider Loop Physical Therapy!!” — Carlos L.
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