Subject: RE: Heat training when it's not hot parrj - 2006-07-14 11:00 PM
Just get it wear you can. I don't recommend wearing more close, doesn't really simulate hot weather conditions.
I agree that it doesn't fully simulate hot weather conditions, but it can help a little bit. You need to get your body used to trying to keep itself cool when it's hot out, and wearing extra clothing forces your body to try and sort out that process a little bit if that is your only options.
The changes that take place are due to changes in hormone production, kidney function, salt retention and sweat gland electrolyte reabsorption/secretion. all of these changes are physiological and take time, and therefore heat training cannot be "crammed". Best (or adequate ) results would be seen with at least 2-3 days a week of progressive training in the heat for at least 2-3 weeks. Longer is obviously better, and "real conditions" are better, but if you need to try and simulate heat by wearing long sleeves, just use common sense. Be sure you're hydrated, don't start out wearign yoru 6 mil wetsuit! A long sleeve t-shirt for starters and if you tolerate that well, you can add thicker layer.
If no other options wrok, definately do the weekend rides adn that will be better than nothing.
Good luck! |