Is summer suitable for running?

We know that exercise has a great effect on physical and mental health, especially aerobic exercise methods like running. If you want to achieve the best exercise effect of running, it is important to choose an appropriate time. The weather is hot in summer, and running can easily make people sweat profusely, so many people worry that summer is not a suitable season for running. So, is summer suitable for running?

1. Running in the sun, the skin exposed to the sun can help the body produce vitamin D, which can not only help calcium absorption to prevent osteoporosis. In addition, according to research, vitamin D can reduce the risk of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, etc. after it passes through the liver to produce 25(OH)D!

Of course, you should also be aware of the risk of skin cancer if you get too much sun.

2. Running and sweating a lot in the summer can improve basal metabolism and enhance the excretion of body waste. In addition, according to research, after sweating, if there is wind with a speed of more than 3 meters per second around, the body will feel cool. 3m per second is equivalent to a speed of 10.8km per hour, which is a pace of 5 minutes and 30 seconds per kilometer. So as long as you run faster than this speed, you can feel the natural coolness! ! (But this speed seems to be beyond the reach of ordinary people...)

In addition, many people are worried about the problem of sweat odor. In fact, sweat itself does not smell bad, but the trace sugars and nutrients in the sweat are decomposed by bacteria on the surface of the skin to produce odor. Therefore, after running, please take off your wet clothes and wipe off the sweat on your body as soon as possible. This can not only reduce the problem of odor, but also prevent you from catching a cold! Many people think that they are less likely to catch a cold when the weather is hot. In fact, because we sweat a lot in the summer, our whole body is wet after running, and we are more likely to catch a cold when the wind blows!

3. In summer, it gets light around 5 o’clock, so you have more time to run early in the morning. You don’t have to rush to run, take a shower, and then rush to work. Moreover, compared to winter, it is relatively easier to get up early, and you won’t be stuck in bed because of the low temperature in the early morning.

Now we know that summer is actually suitable for running. No matter what season you choose to do running exercises, you should pay attention to learning about running postures and determine the running amount that is suitable for you according to your physical condition. Only in this way can you achieve your desired goals through running and avoid injuries.