Hot weather!

[Curlygirl101]

In cyprus at the moment and it is hot! My fitbit is telling me that my resting heart rate and my hrv are out of my personal range. I'm trying to stay in the shade and I'm keeping hydrated whilst trying not to go over 2 litres of fluid. Not drinking alcohol and not really overdoing things. Can it just be the heat affecting things? Should everything go back to normal once I'm home? But worried as not sure what else I can do. Thanks!

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I recently did two hot weather posts:

healthunlocked.com/bhf/post...

and healthunlocked.com/bhf/post...

They and the responses are well worth reading through.

It sounds like you are on restricted fluids. If you are there for more than a couple of more days it is worth trying to contact your GP/cardiologist/heart nurse as they may temporarily allow more fluids because of the additional loss through the skin.

I always urge hearties and older people to think careful about if they can cope in a hot climate? If you are near collapse when it approaches 30C in the UK the southern Mediterranean during the summer and places like Australia in their summer (our winter) are basically a NO-NO!

[Happyrosie]

I slightly worry that you are restricting your fluid intake. Unless you have been told to restrict it, drink more water - this keeps your blood flowing, Also, melons and so on are full of liquid

[Curlygirl101 in reply to Happyrosie]

Thanks for responding. Yes I have been told no more than 2 litres! Trying to get fluids from food such as melons.

[TasteLessFood4Life]

My HR is higher too during hot weather by around 10bpm or 20%. Not an expert, but your heart and body needs to work harder to keep you cool, hence the higher HR.

Eventhough it is higher than normal range, it doesnt really cause any issues for me personally. However, good to listen to your body and see if it makes you feel differently.