Fitness
The Workout Trick That Boosts Performance
Ready to sweat? First of all , relax. Cooling your body before or during exercise can improve your performance in hot conditions , according to a new review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Previous research has shown that when your body temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit, your athletic performance takes a hit . Thus, the researchers analyzed 28 studies and found that the ability of athletes to exercise , including endurance running and cycling - improvement when they were exposed to cold temperatures before working in the heat.
Why it works : In some cases , the core body temperature was actually sitting on the cooling method ( either before or during the year) , so it took more time for athletes to reach the temperature of the tap on 104 degrees . However, even if the core temperature of the athletes body is reduced , they felt even better because they perceived less pressure on their workouts .
So how do you relax before a hot workout? If you really want to reduce your body temperature heart , research suggests that you have to spend 30 to 60 minutes in a bath - that ice can be dangerous and uncomfortable . If you just want to relax , keep an ice pack on his neck - your area is more sensitive to temperature differences imposed by feel less heat and better performance.
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