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Heat Helps Burn Calories

Training in hot weather could improve athletic performance. However, there are still many questions about the positive effect of heat. But the good news seems to be that you burn more calories when you exercise when temperatures rise. Be careful not to overdo it. Exercising during the heat wave can be dangerous (see below). Don't take unnecessary risks!

This article will help you understand how these physiological phenomena work.

1. MORE HEAT MORE CALORIES YOU BURN  

The higher the outside temperature, the higher your body temperature. Your body must then work harder to bring your body back to normal temperature. Due to the heat, the lungs and the heart are more stressed. And since the body has to exert more effort, it burns more calories.

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2. CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ACTING ON THE COMBUSTION OF CALORIES
When you exercise in the heat, your body tries to maintain an average temperature of 36 ° C. (2) With each change in temperature, you burn more calories to compensate for the fluctuations. This energy is produced from fat stores and excess calories.

3. YOUR BODY TRANSPIRES TO COOL

Your body’s natural cooling system starts when you exercise and the outside temperature is high. You start to produce more perspiration in order to dissipate the heat and reduce your body temperature. It’s through the evaporation of sweat from your skin that your body temperature stays under control.

Good to know :

Increased sweat production does not necessarily mean increased caloric expenditure. If you don't sweat a lot, you still burn as many calories as your sweaty training partner.

Most people don't like to sweat, but without this natural temperature regulation, the body would not be able to function properly, and sports performance would be greatly reduced. If you start to sweat from the start of your workout, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are not in good shape. It's just that your body has learned to cool down earlier. This is why well-trained athletes start to sweat faster than others.

4. YOUR BASAL METABOLIC RATE INFLUENCES YOUR CALORIES CONSUMPTION
You burn more energy by combining 2 factors, heat and exercise. This is the good news. But it's not just because of the temperature - your basal metabolic rate also plays a role here. It depends on factors like age, weight and height and varies from person to person.

Good to know :

The higher a person's basal metabolic rate, the more calories they will burn.

You can change your MB by increasing your muscle mass, which burns more calories and speeds up your metabolism. Physical training is a great way to do this.

Go out and enjoy the good weather!

In the summer, most of us automatically burn more calories because we move more when the weather is good. In addition, when it is hot we usually do not really want heavy meals that are high in calories.

 5. DOING SPORTS WHEN IT IS VERY HOT IS RISKY

Exercising in the heat can certainly provide a nice tan, but there are also some risks to consider. Heat and humidity can quickly exhaust the body. Stop exercising as soon as you feel dizzy, nauseous, or tired. Look for a shaded place to rest and drink some water. Consider giving your body enough time to adjust to the heat. This also applies to training and your runs during the holidays.

Key points:

• Make sure you drink enough
• Wear breathable clothing during your workout
• Look for shady places to exercise outside
• Do not force it if it is too hot. 
• Exercise early in the morning or in the evening when it's cooler outside. Do not exercise if the heat is too strong.

To conclude, let's remember a simple fact: when you exercise, the only way to burn more calories - and therefore fat - is to intensify your workout! And it doesn't matter the outside temperature! But when the weather is hot, make sure you follow our tips to train properly and safely.