I'm So Hot!
I am so hot...and I don't even mean that in a good way (I bet you thought this was going to be a body love post). It's going to be 95 degrees here today -- again! -- and the mere thought of working out is making me sweat. But it's got to be done; after a rough patch last week, I've been working hard to get myself back on track, doing strength-training workouts, morning cardio and an evening walk with the family when it's most cool outside. I can already feel the difference in my mood and attitude; my mind and body are so used to exercise now that I really feel off when I don't get a workout.
Theoretically, I suppose sweating more shouldn't be an issue when you're already sweating, right? But I find these hot weather workouts even more of a motivational challenge than my icy winter walks with my buddy, Julia. At least with those, I can just keep layering on the clothing until I feel some semblance of warmth. You can only strip down so much before the police arrest you on a public indecency charge.
But I'll forge ahead. As soon as I'm done writing this post, I'm going to do a quick cardio workout. Although it's painful to the body, I think a shorter, more intense workout with intervals is the way to go on a hot day, simply because it's over more quickly. There's no need to drag out the semi-torture with a longer, more moderate pace. If I'm going to do this, I may as well go all out.
I hear you with the heat! One nice thing about high temps is that your muscles warm up much faster than in cooler weather. And, there is something empowering about facing brutal weather and not letting it hold you back from getting in a good workout!
Posted by: felicepd | July 17, 2008 at 07:43 AM
I'm a BIG fan of 20-minute cardio intervals on the bike trainer, when I'm too rush or too hot or too whatever.
Posted by: Roxanne | July 17, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Im with you too.
and then heat is SOOOO GOOD For my patience with the Toddler Tornado as well (wink)
Posted by: MizFit | July 18, 2008 at 03:16 AM
Welcome, Felicepd...it's nice to see you here! You make a good point about the empowerment of facing down brutal weather.
Roxanne, I stand by the mantra I developed during my year with Shape: "Something is better than nothing and nothing is never an option."
MizFit, I remember the days of overheated toddlers. I wish I could say that overheated tweens were easier, but they're not, really.
Posted by: Dara Chadwick | July 18, 2008 at 05:38 AM