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FitSugar reader KittyTX loves to run outside in the heat and asked this question to the community.

I was born and raised in Texas, so I think that has a lot to do with my comfort in hot weather that everyone else thinks is miserable. I live in Austin now, and it's been over a hundred degrees for a long time now. I absolutely love the heat and hate cold weather. I actually wake up shivering in the mornings, because the house temperature has sunk to 72 degrees while I was sleeping. I HATE the environment at work, because all the (slightly overweight) women turn the AC down to the 60s.

My question is: What is the danger of working out in the 105 degree (literally) weather we have going on here? People look at me like I'm nuts and act like it's one of the worst things that I can do to my body when I head out the door at 2 into the blazing sun. The truth is, this is my favorite time of year, because it's the only time I'm comfortable. I love being outdoors to get exercise, because I have no motivation to go to the gym since I doze off from the boredom of running towards a wall for 30 minutes. I also refuse to wait until it's almost dark to go outside like most people like to do around here, because I'm a woman (whose been attacked before) and I know it's not safe. I wear tons of sunscreen. I drink plenty of water. I maintain my asthma really well, and it only really bothers me in the winter. Is it really that bad for my body?

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Hi Everyone,

I am intent on starting a fitness routine and I want to get off on the right foot. I want to increase my energy level and get heart healthy. I was thinking of investing in a heart rate monitor because I want to begin with a walk program, and then a walk/run program. I think I should get a monitor that will help me with what my heart zones are and what range to stay in, etc.

I was wondering if anyone could recommend something fairly simple to use that will help me with my fitness goals. I think my budget allows for anything that is between $75 and $125, but I'm open to any suggestions regardless of price. Do you know of any new, top quality heart rate monitors, or any model that fits my goal?

I want to follow the many walk/run programs I've read about here on FitSugar (and elsewhere), and maybe participate in a half marathon one day (of course not to stress my heart, just strengthen it).

I love reading FitSugar, I always learn something new and how there are so many options to choose from and ways to get fit.

Thank you for all that you do, and the cool Fit groups!

Sincerely,

Shelley

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