The heat can be good or bad, i rode in 112 heat in Scottsdale AZ, no problem..just stay hydrated
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The heat can be good or bad, i rode in 112 heat in Scottsdale AZ, no problem..just stay hydrated
But yours was a dry heat!!
dry heat tends to suck water out of you and you can very quickly get dehydrated without realizing. I remember going through a liter of water in half a day without moving around much .But yours was a dry heat!!
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No doubt. Here it rarely gets above the low 100's, usually in the mid to upper 90's, but the humidity stays high. You can wear all the high tec water wicking clothing you want, it just gets saturated and very little cooling evaporation occurs. Even when riding a bike or running. Both circumstances require adequate hydration.
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Our humidity today will range from a low of 54% and a high of 94%. The high humidity is in the early hours when the temps are not as high, but as for scheduling outdoor work outs in the AM, that is also the highest humidity even if not the highest temps.
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Great link on dehydration as well, [MENTION=12410]alex2363[/MENTION]
It really breaks it down
Too much hydration can be dangerous. For years runners were advised sports drink manufacturers to pre-hydrate before running. Drinking to thirst appears to be advisable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dFlV-Rn1yw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dFlV-Rn1yw
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Past week has been busy with work and an out of town seminar, so not much work out, but still managed to lose another lb or so just with portion control and avoiding some carbs/sugars. Less alcohol intake as well. Current weight at 207 lbs. Back on the bike later this week.
Interesting, drink when you're thirsty.only .... why hasn't our government research this theory yet?
Great progress, lose weight at own pace
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Well August was a total bust, but my weight did not fluctuate much beyond 205-207 lbs. I really hate August. Although it is still warm and humid, there is the fainest hint of fall in the air most mornings. I plan to get back on track and lose at least another 5 lbs before the Sept. 20th deadline.
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Well this challenge period ended with me finally getting back on the bike yesterday and doing an easy 7.8 mile bike ride. I didn't lose any more weight but have stayed around 205-207 for the most part. But fall really is my time of year and I intend to keep at it. So at most I only lost 7 or 8 pounds but managed to keep it off. I need to concentrate on working on my upper body, particularly my arms and shoulders, and that is usually the sticking point having chronic shoulder issues. Hopefully this will allow me to do some body weight exercises if I can strengthen my shoulders. So I will begin another challenge, one which will last to the end of the year. I'll begin another post as I make progress, but I won't bore folks with chronicles of lack of progress.
Best of luck for the fall! If you have bands I'd suggest looking on youtube for some shoulder strengthening and flexibility moves with them.
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Thanks, good idea. I do have some bands and will look into it!
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