Quick Fits
how to work out in a heatwave
When the UK sun shines it just feels hotter than anywhere else. Charlie Wright, founder of Humantra, shares his advice for hydrating and staying safe on a hot day.
EARLY BIRD
“Get up and start hydrating. Then you’re ready for whatever your day brings. Aim for one litre within 90 minutes of waking up.”
GET THE MINERALS
“Whether you’re planning to train or not, electrolytes in hot weather helps keep your mineral balance optimum for energy levels and metabolism.”
TRADE PLACES
“If you are in a position to, with your work and home life, swap your day around and train first thing in the morning, before it gets too hot.”
PUMP THE BRAKES
“For those go us who do need to train in the heat of the day, lower the intensity of your sessions. That means slowing down on runs and dropping the volume of workouts.”
GET OUT THERE
“Make the most of it! Slap on some SPF, swap a gym session for bit of bodyweight in the park and top up on some vitamin D, while it lasts.”
