Summer heat is upon us. It can be muggy and make you awfully sweaty!
Perspiration isn’t considered sexy. We’ve got work to do on that. Why? Why not let sweat stay icky in our minds? Two reasons: 1) it gives us one more excuse not to get up and move; and 2) sweating is crucial to keeping us cool. If you’re not sweating, you’re susceptible to dehydration, heat exhaustion and eventually heat stroke.
We are prone to joking that women don’t sweat, they “glisten.” Now more than ever it’s time to reframe that Victorian notion. Research that came out late last Fall warned us that women tend to sweat less than men because they hold less water, thus making them more vulnerable to heat related complications. But don’t panic ladies! We can easily offset this by simply drinking water ahead of time.
Whether man or woman, sweat is inevitable in an active lifestyle. Be sure to replace what you lose and stock up before you exercise, dance, jump, or play in the heat of summer. Pre-hydrate and re-hydrate and you’re good to go.
About reframing sweat’s image…
Think of all the sexy, fun things you can do that result in sweating. All motion that causes sweating leads to a sexier body, sexier mind, sexier outlook on life. Sweat in perspective really is exciting and wonderful after all.
After you’ve played, don’t forget to stretch while you cool down and drink your water. Here’s a great one from our Wild Wisdom collection to help you stretch your upper back and hips while working on balance and coordination:
Instructions are pretty self evident. Simply hold the position for 5 deep breaths and then switch legs. You can repeat two-to-three times.
It’s another one of our favorite “do-anywhere” exercises.
Stay cool and hydrated and share your hydration ideas with us on the PATH Ahead!