Exercising beneath the bright, clear blue skies brings benefits: Fresh air, time in nature, and a healthy dose of vitamin D.
However, before diving into an outdoor workout this summer, it’s important to consider a few safety precautions.
While sunshine can lift our spirits, exercising in the heat can also pose risks, such as dehydration and heat exhaustion, particularly for those new to outdoor workouts or in older age groups.
To help you stay safe while staying active, we spoke with fitness experts who shared their top tips for exercising safely outdoors this summer.
“A lot of people jump straight in to workouts in the summer without acclimatising — this is a mistake,” says personal trainer Michael Betts. “Our bodies generally need one to two weeks to adapt to exercising in the heat.