Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. He loves discussing and writing about sports & exercise injuries,
and has been featured in major media publications over 1,200 times throughout his career.
If you live somewhere where it is hot and humid, working out in the heat outdoors can be challenging. It can even be dangerous.
You don’t want to stop training. You might not want to workout indoors in a gym or inside your home. How can you train outdoors safely in these conditions?
In this video, I discuss what all of us who like to exercise can do to work out in the heat safely. Here are a few of the ideas I explain:
• Adjust slowly to the heat.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• Stay hydrated.
• Avoid caffeine or alcohol.
• Adjust your training sessions.
• Train with a partner.
Over 50 tips that can help every athlete, from adults to kids and from the professional to the weekend warrior to help you stay healthy and perform your best!
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
