Exercising in the Heat

Have you ever seen the “orange” or “red” ozone alerts on the highway when you are driving? They put these alerts out foremost for your health because many people are not aware of the affects the ozone and the heat have on the body. However, pulmonologists will tell you that if you are going to exercise in the summer, you need to exercise first thing in the morning or later in the evening – when the ozone levels are not as high.

My wife and I get up and exercise every morning. I will admit, exercising gets more difficult in the summer. But, we have found that is precious time together – a time that we both look forward to, and we are determined not to let the Texas heat deter us.

I challenge each of you to find a time of the day when you can dedicate an hour to spend on yourself – exercising, relaxing, and focusing on your health. If you choose to exercise outside during the summer, try to get up earlier or exercise after work when the temperature has dropped and the hot Texas sun is not beating down.

- Oscar Amparan