Weather Channel Calling it Dangerous Heat

As cyclists we have a natural fan. But I do find that it's a bit harder to breathe out there these days.

You?

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Permalink Reply by clp on June 20, 2012 at 8:45pm

Re sunscreens and Vitamin D: Well-known facts that

1) Those of us in northern latitudes such as Chicago do not get sufficient sunlight to produce minimal Vitamin D levels, and thus risk osteoporosis and weak bones

2) Sunscreens further inhibit the skin's ability to generate natural Vitamin D from sunlight.

Therefore (1) use no sunscreens or those with LOW spf values, (2) take supplemental Vitamin D as much as 5000 IU daily, and (3) consider adding weight-bearing exercise to your daily regimen.

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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on June 21, 2012 at 12:00am

Different program, not as interesting to me.

Julie Hochstadter said:

maybe sat night? Hoosiers is playing at Jonquil Park though.

h' said:

Sounds like a perfect day to go catch the Grant Park Symphony.

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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on June 21, 2012 at 12:10am

So, what are people's thoughts on whether the heat is good for you in some way?

Does it help you lose weight? Good for joints?

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Permalink Reply by David P. on June 21, 2012 at 6:52am

Yesterday was a perfect, perfect night for this!

h' said:

Sounds like a perfect day to go catch the Grant Park Symphony.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) on June 21, 2012 at 12:40pm

I definitely drink more water on days like yesterday and Tuesday. I started bringing a water bottle to work for just that reason.

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Permalink Reply by Duppie 13.5185km on June 21, 2012 at 12:47pm

It's my favorite weight loss method: Get dehydrated when exercising under extreme heat.

I am looking to get me one of these for when the weather is not hot enough:

h' said:

So, what are people's thoughts on whether the heat is good for you in some way?

Does it help you lose weight? Good for joints?

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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on June 21, 2012 at 1:13pm

Don't you dare consider leaving off the helmet.

Duppie said:

It's my favorite weight loss method: Get dehydrated when exercising under extreme heat.

I am looking to get me one of these for when the weather is not hot enough:

h' said:

So, what are people's thoughts on whether the heat is good for you in some way?

Does it help you lose weight? Good for joints?