Video: Summer workouts? Here's how to beat the heat

Summer workouts? Here's how to beat the heat

• Take time to adjust. Ease up on the intensity for a week or two so your body can acclimate.
• Start hydrated, stay hydrated. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water a few hours before a workout. Sip regularly throughout.
• Embrace the dawn. Mornings are cooler. Make plans with a buddy to help you resist the snooze.
• Lighten up your gear. Runners in dark cotton report more strain than those in wicking, light-color fabrics.
• Swap your warmup for a 'coolup.' A cold shower or drink before your session can boost endurance in hot temps.
• Listen to your body. Adjust your expectations. Your body puts on the brakes to protect you.

Guidance from the sports medicine experts at Mayo Clinic.