BEAT THE HEAT,
By: Kyle Antle, ISSA Personal Trainer, TRX Certified, JXT Coach
Are you feeling the heat? Well it’s here and you may find
yourself indoors more often now then you were just a month
ago. Your desire to get outside and be active just isn’t there,
but trust me, no one blames you for that. Below I have
put together a few ideas to beat the heat and still stay fit
throughout the summer.
Start Early
Being a native Tucsonan, I know how hot it can get and how
quickly it gets there. Best way is to start with the sun, yes I
know it’s early, but get your day started off on the right foot,
you will find you have more energy through the day. This
doesn’t have to be a strenuous activity, it’s early, but it’s
still 80 degrees, keep it simple. A short run, a nice walk; just
something to get the blood flowing in the morning and kick
start your metabolism.
Swim
Need to cool off? Just jump into a pool! Though pools don’t
have to be used just to cool off, they are a great form of
exercise as well! You don’t have to be a world class swimmer
to swim laps. If all you can do is doggy paddle, then get into a
pool and doggy paddle for a few laps, you will feel it. Also you
can grab a kickboard and take it easy, just keep moving. You
don’t have to be out of breath, just be in motion for at least
30 straight minutes. Remember, even though it’s cooler in the
pool, the sun is still intense; wear sunscreen!
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Stay Indoors
Here is the obvious answer and what you are probably doing
already, but are you working out while you are staying in your
house enjoying the wonders of AC? If you are still reading this
far into this article, I’m assuming you’re not. You don’t need
to have a home gym to get a workout in, there are plenty
body weight exercises to help you reach your goals. Jumping
jacks, body weight squats, planks, push-ups, crunches,
lunges…just to name a few.
There are plenty of options to get your workouts in and burn
your calories while you are trying to “beat the heat”. Here at
The J we offer more than 110 group fitness classes starting as
early as 5:15 a.m., we have a great pool and also a fabulous
fitness facility that is air conditioned with plenty of fans. If
you would like a few personal training sessions to get you
started, I have availability and would love to get you started
on reaching your goals! Reach me at [email protected] or
520-390-1915.
Coming soon: New inpatient unit at
The Hacienda at the River.
520.544.9890
www.casahospice.com
Hospice services are paid for by Medicare
July 2017 | J Life Magazine 7