How to Lose Weight Faster When Exercising in Cold or Hot Temperatures

Losing weight faster when exercising in cold or hot temperatures is not possible. Although working out in colder temperatures burns a bit more calories due to an increase in your metabolism to stay warm, it's not much of a difference. Although you may think a hotter temperature allows you to sweat and burn more calories, exercising in the heat tires you out and makes your body more prone to dehydration.

Things You'll Need

  • Appropriate attire
  • Water
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Instructions

  1. Exercising in Cold

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      Bundle up in appropriate attire. Don't let cold weather stop you from working out and burning those few more calories than you'll burn when exercising in the heat. Dress in layers, so that you can remove some when you're warmed up and sweating and add them on again when you cool off. Make sure to cover your ears and hands.

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      Warm up with a light five-minute jog inside before heading outdoors. Then give your body 30-second breaks every few minutes during the first 10 minutes of working out in the cold.

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      Drink plenty of water, just as you would on a hot day. Although you may not feel as though you are sweating because of the chill, you can sweat just as much due to all your layers.

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      Run in well-lit areas when running in the evening. With the cold comes snow and dreaded black ice. If you don't want to be on constant look-out, run a loop that you know is safe from conditions brought on by the cold.

    Exercising in Heat

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      Wear minimal, lightweight clothing to avoid becoming overheated. Wearing less clothing allows more of your sweat to evaporate and cool you down so you can continue your workout. Avoid dark colors. Wear breathable fabrics such as cotton, or wickable fabrics, which help your skin breathe by wicking moisture away from your skin.

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      Avoid becoming dehydrated from the heat, which lowers your energy level and your ability to work out and burn calories. Drink six to eight ounces of water every 20 minutes while exercising. For workouts lasting more than an hour, increase the amount of water consumed before your workout.

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      Exercise during the cooler parts of the day -- before the sun fully rises or while it's setting -- to avoid the sun's extreme heat. Working out during the middle of the day at a high temperature will cut your workout shorter, not allowing you to burn the amount of calories you normally would.