21/06/2026
🔥Another amber warning for extreme heat next week.
💪At G.V. Fitness, we will continue to support you all in your fitness goals, with your safety and well-being paramount to us.
🧡With that in mind, classes well may be adapted and/or changed.
🎽Here are a few tips from in-house Personal Trainer Caz Higson that will help during your workouts.
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* As a guide: aim to drink 500ml of fluid (water, squash, electrolytes) an hour before exercise. Sip about 200ml every 10-20 mins of exercise.
* If you are exercising for more than an hour - adding electrolytes to water or having a sports drink is essential to replenish sodium, potassium, and magnesium.
* Working out during a heatwave is much harder than working out in cooler weather. If you aren’t quite hitting the levels you’re used to, don’t panic! It’s likely not due to your performance regressing or that you’re losing fitness. High temperatures increase stress on the body, making it harder for us to perform at our best.
* To make things easier, adjust the intensity or duration of your workout depending on how you’re feeling.
* Heat-related illnesses can be serious, so it's crucial we listen to our body and recognise the signals when exercising in high temperatures. Pay attention to symptoms like dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, excessive fatigue, or cramping. If you experience any of these signs, stop, find shade, and re-hydrate.
* When exercising outdoors, protecting your skin from harmful UV radiation is crucial. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF rating that’s suited to your skin type at least 15-30 minutes before you start exercising. Make sure all exposed areas are covered and that you reapply every two hours to avoid sunburn. If you sweat excessively or are taking part in a long, endurance session, you may need to reapply more frequently.
* Wearing the right clothes when temperatures soar really helps regulate your body temperature. Avoid heavier cotton garments which promote the build-up of sweat. Instead, choose lightweight active-wear.
* Allow your body ample time to rest and recover after exercising in a heatwave. High temperatures put extra stress on our cardiovascular system, so it's important not to overexert yourself.
Schedule regular rest days to promote recovery and prevent exhaustion!
