New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- With Northern and Central India reeling from a heatwave, exercising in the extreme weather may not be comfortable. Still, it may also put your health at risk. The scorching summer sun and humidity affect the body's temperature, making you feel exhausted. If proper precautions are not taken, it can lead to severe dehydration and increase the risk of heatstroke.

Why does your body heat up during exercise?

It's crucial to understand how the body responds to extreme heat during exercise and how to meet its needs. Exercising in hot weather doubles the body's workload, raising its temperature and affecting internal temperature regulation. As you train, the muscles contract and generate heat. The body tries to cool itself...