“A temperature of 23 to 25 degrees during training is optimal”
Experts say that when working out in an air-conditioned environment, you should make sure it’s not too cold and avoid working out directly under the air conditioning. Says Apoorvi Sethi, fitness expert and health coach: “The temperature should be moderate and not very low. Otherwise, your body will take longer to warm up. An optimal temperature of 23 to 25 degrees is ideal for training. As it is extremely hot and humid at this time of year, it is advisable to train in an air-conditioned environment.
The more you sweat, the more fat you burn: myth or reality?
Many may believe that sweating is a sign of fat loss, but that’s not how our bodies work, experts say. “Many people judge the effectiveness of their workouts based on how much they sweat. Since sweating is reduced in an air-conditioned room, they assume that working out in such an environment is ineffective. However, the effectiveness of a workout should be evaluated based on fat loss, muscle gain, endurance, or strength improvement. When it comes to losing fat, the amount of sweat doesn’t matter; what matters is the number of calories burned. In an AC gym, you can exert more effort without overheating your body. To build strength, it’s best to train at a temperature that keeps your body comfortable,” says Tejas Rajaputhran, sports science teacher, fitness trainer and founder of TejasTeaches.
Hydrate, stretch: tips for training in an AC gym
BEFORE THE WORKOUT: Do a 20-minute full-body mobility exercise
DURING WORKOUT: Stay hydrated. Sipping BCAAs (branched chain amino acids) or lemon water with pink salt is a good option
AFTER WORKOUT: Stretch well. And stock up on protein
– Apoorvi Sethi, fitness expert and health coach
