Ice water to stay cool
Hot weather is upon us. How can one stay cooler in these hot temperatures? How do you get in your outdoor exercise and stay hydrated? A few weeks ago we went on a morning bike ride in Sonoma County, California. Morning temps are cooler but by noon the temperature was in the 90’s. The bicycle shop gave us a frozen water bottle and a thermal pouch to put it in. Why was this ice water such a great idea for the hot temperatures? What are other ways to try to stay cool when the outside temp is sizzling? The Berkeley Wellness Letter has a great article on Exercising Safely in the Heat . A summary of their tips are noted below. Cooling your body from the inside: Ice water: This morning when I bicycled, I filled up my water bottle with ice and water. Cold or icy beverages have been proven to cool you down internally. Cold beverages are helpful, but what works best is an icy drink as it has m...