CONNECTOR.AE 36 CONNECTOR.AE 37 HEALTH AND WELLNESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS beaches. Sand adds extra resistance, engaging muscles more intensely while being gentle on joints. Some Tips For Your Outdoor Workouts According to Rose Joseph from High-Level Ladies Fitness Centre, “Outdoor exercises in warm weather require proper hydration and nutrition to maintain performance and prevent heat exhaustion”. Here’s what she recommends: Drink enough water: Aim for at least 2 to 3 litres of water daily and increase intake before, during and after workouts. Electrolyte balance: When sweating excessively, replace lost sodium, potassium, and magnesium with coconut water or electrolyte drinks. Pre-workout nutrition: Opt for easily digestible carbs like bananas, oats, or dates 30 to 45 minutes before exercise for sustained energy. Post-workout recovery: Replenish muscles with protein including lean chicken, fish, eggs or plant-based sources and complex carbs. It is also important to wear proper clothing for outdoor workouts. “Wear something comfortable that allows for free movement, and if possible, choose lightweight, moisture-absorbing fabrics to prevent skin irritation and excessive sweating. Taking proper care of your skin before and after workouts is equally important”, Rose Joseph from High-Level Ladies Fitness Centre says. According to Deepak S, a nutrition and fitness coach associated with Troop HQ, “If you are new to outdoor workouts, it is important to start slow. Most people think they have to be able to run a 5k to start outdoor activities. It’s important to know where your current fitness state is and work up very slowly from there to avoid injuries or burn out. This way it’s a lot easier to scale up and stick to the process longer. Also, diving straight into the activity without adequate warm up is a recipe for injuries. Start with basic warmups that support the activity to help you get primed for the activity you choose to do”. ‘‘It’s important to know where your current fitness state is and work up very slowly from there to avoid injuries or burn out.’’ So, gradually increase you workout intensity and duration and if you feel dizzy or fatigued, take breaks and hydrate. Also try different workouts each week to mix things up and stay motivated while challenging different muscle groups. Also, working out with a partner or a group makes outdoor exercises much more fun and helps with maintaining accountability and monitoring. Deepak S from Troop HQ says, “Finding a social group will help you connect with like minded people and get over the inertia to get started. There are many running clubs and cycling groups that are more than welcome to take more members. For people who are new to outdoor stuff and are not confident, a community is going to be of huge help”. Embrace The Outdoors With the ideal spring weather in motion, there’s no better time to embrace outdoor fitness in Dubai. Whether you prefer running, cycling, HIIT, beach workouts or water sports, you can cultivate sustainable habits of exercising outdoors while enjoying the city’s best spaces. Just remember to stay hydrated, fuel your body properly, and protect your skin while working out under the sun. So lace up your sneakers, grab your water bottle, and take your workouts outside before summer intensifies!
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