How to Manage Heat During Indoor Workouts

Training inside is hot! Here are some facts and tips on beating the heat indoors.

Topics: Environmental Physiology / Exercise in the Heat / Indoor Cycling

Many endurance athletes have discovered training inside in recent years. In this video, Dr. Stephen Seiler discusses several ideas to help you make the most of indoor training.

One obvious challenge is heat removal: Inside on your trainer or treadmill, air is not circulating like it does outdoors. Dr. Seiler provides some facts and tips on beating the heat indoors.

For more on the effects of heat (and cold) on performance, check out Fast Talk, episode 111: Busting Myths About Riding in the Heat And Cold, with Dr. Stephen Cheung.

Reposted on Fast Talk Laboratories with permission of Dr. Stephen Seiler.

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