Wow I can’t believe it’s been over a month since my last blog. If you been following me on twitter you know the killer fitness advice I been giving daily.
A couple of quick updates:
Boot Camp in Brooklyn is really heating up. All my students are kicking major ass! It’s amazing how quickly peoples bodies are changing. Every single one of them is doing great and are another step closer to their dream body.
Here’s a little preview of me in action w/ my students in the boot camp:
Brooklyn Boot Camp Ortiz Fitness
Now on to today’s blog post. As I write this NYC is in the middle of one of the hottest days since 2001. Right now its 101 degrees! Yes the boot camp’s have been taking place outside because even the heat is going to stop us.
However with the heat comes extra steps you must take in order to avoid dehydration, heat stroke and fainting.
Here are some simple tips to follow when you are taking your fitness program outside:
Workout in the early morning or after the sunsets: The coolest parts of the day are in the early morning and after the sunsets which make its it the best time to get an effective workout.
Less Is More When It Comes To Clothing: When your working out in hot temps its best to wear the least amount of close possible. Always look for clothing that wipes sweat away from the body such as Under Armour to help keep you cool.
Stay Hydrated: If your workout is longer then 30 mins you going to want to reach for a sports drink such gatorade to help replace the electrolytes that your body loses during the workout. Most importantly drink plenty of Water!
Take longer rest periods in between sets or intervals: If your like me or in my boot camps I very rarely give rest periods longer then 30 seconds. When your working out in extreme temperatures you want to make take as long as rest period you need. This will prevent your body from over heating and getting a heat stroke.
There you have it! 4 simple tips to getting a kick ass working out in the heat. Now go out and make it happen!
P.S If your looking to shed those extra post 4th of July pounds I’m accepting limited amount of people into my boot camp in brooklyn.
