Heat

How Should My Athletes Prepare for the Heat of Summer Workouts?

Your athletes should begin acclimatizing themselves progressively through the summer. This process begins 3 - 6 weeks prior to the beginning of 2-a-day workouts. They should begin this process by working out in the early morning or later in the evening.

This pattern allows them to be accustomed to the heat and humidity during less stressful times of the day. As the summer progresses the workout times should be moved gradually into ties of the day when exposure to heat is possible. Ultimately they should be working out during the same times of the day that football practice will be conducted.

Gradually moving the athlete's workout time from earlier in the day to the times that practices will be held will help them adjust to the heat stress of August football practices. Also encourage them to drink large volumes of fluid, even if they do not feel thirsty.

Information on this site is not a substitute for physician directed care.

Please consult your personal physician for more detailed information

concerning specific injuries or illnesses.

Last Update for AthleticAdvisor.com: 06/04/2006 12:01:52 PM