How to Stay Fit Throughout the Summer
The period before summer, which we are currently in, is when many people start training to prepare for the beach and show their best form. However, it often happens that as soon as vacation season arrives, those workouts are forgotten. High temperatures, traveling, and relaxation can easily interrupt our fitness routine. Nevertheless, with a good plan, you can stay fit throughout the summer without any problems. Here are a few tips on how to achieve that.
For many people, the summer heat makes it difficult to go to the gym. If that's the case, there are other activities that can be practiced during this period to maintain and even improve your form.
Swimming
Swimming is the perfect summer activity. Not only does it refresh you during the summer heat, but it is also an extremely effective way to burn calories and build muscles. Swimming engages the whole body, from legs to shoulders, and can be an excellent substitute for the gym. Different styles can activate different muscle groups, there’s no stress on the joints, and muscle tone is maintained optimally.
Brisk Walking
If you’re not a fan of running in the heat, brisk walking can be a great alternative. Walking is a low-intensity (though it can be high-intensity) activity that is less stressful on the joints but can be just as effective as running when it comes to burning calories. Try to walk for at least 30 minutes a day, choosing routes that include hills or varying speeds to increase intensity. For example, a morning walk by the sea is one of the healthiest activities you can do for your health.
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)
For those who have little time or want a more intense workout, HIIT is an ideal solution. This type of training involves short, intense exercises followed by shorter rest periods. HIIT not only improves cardiovascular fitness but also speeds up metabolism, allowing calorie burning even after the workout is over. Exercises like jumps, burpees, sprints, or push-ups can be done anywhere, making it an ideal solution for a quick, effective workout.
Quality Nutrition
Along with regular physical activity, quality nutrition plays a key role in maintaining form. In the summer, there’s an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are also at their healthiest during this period.
Fruits like watermelon, peaches, cherries, berries, and strawberries are not only delicious but also rich in vitamins and minerals that help keep the body hydrated and refreshed during the summer heat, without containing too many calories.
Vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and zucchini can be the basis for light and nutritious meals. Try to reduce the intake of heavy foods and saturated fats, and instead focus on fresh salads, smoothies, and light proteins like chicken, fish, or legumes. It’s also much simpler to prepare meals during the summer.
Additional Tips for Maintaining Fitness During Summer
1. Set Realistic Goals: Set goals that match your summer schedule. If you’ve been diligently training all year, make sure to also use your vacation time properly, as the body needs rest too. Reduce the volume of training, and with the activities we’ve previously suggested, you’ll maintain your form without any problems.
2. Stay Hydrated: Drink enough water throughout the day, especially when exercising in high temperatures. Besides water, hydration will also be maintained by the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables that are rich in water, which will prevent hunger attacks and thus the chance of weight gain.
3. Make Exercise Fun: Exercise can be more fun in company. Activities that you can practice with friends or family in nature, like badminton, hiking, beach volleyball, paddle, etc., also burn a lot of energy (calories).
4. Plan and Explore Options: If you travel, explore exercise options at your destination. Many resorts offer possibilities for an active vacation, such as cycling or various water sports, which can be very interesting.
In addition to all this, the option provided by MyFitWorld is also perfect for maintaining form during the summer, wherever you are.
The platform has a lot of workouts that only take about 15 minutes, which is enough to maintain muscle tone with the right intensity.
You can train on the beach, in nature, on the mountain, in the hotel room, at the time that suits you, which means no missed workouts.
The content is created by expert trainers who are part of our MFWnet network, which you have access to, so you can easily contact a personal trainer and establish a collaboration.
Let this summer be the best one yet, stay fit and GET MOVING FOR HEALTH WITH MYFITWORLD.
MyFitWorld Team
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