The Heat Is On!

It is really hot here in the Midwest, as it is in most parts of the country. How can you exercise with it being so warm? There are a few ways to do this, just be imaginative!
  
First, if you are going to walk or run outside, do it in the early morning or later in the evening. You don't want to be out when the sun is blazing. Also, look at going to a mall where it's air conditioned. You can walk and window shop at the same time.

Do you have access to a pool, either private or public? You can go and get a workout in by swimming. You'll stay cool and be doing something good for your body too. Check at your public pool, a lot of them have open swims for just adults, so you don't have to get splashed by children jumping in and out of the pool.

Also, make sure to drink a lot of water! We have talked before about drinking water instead of soda, and with it being hot, that's even more important. Take a water bottle with you when you walk or are doing outside activities. Water will help hydrate your body, and it will also fill you up, so you won't eat as much, if the heat hasn't zapped your appetite!

So stay cool, but stay in shape. Don't use the heat as an excuse to not exercise, just be creative in how you do it!