Unknowingly, the “sanfu” days of 2024 are coming to an end. Are you still holding on to the goals you set during the beginning of this period?
The “sanfu” days, known as the best time of the year for losing weight, with their hot and humid climate, feel like a natural sauna.
The heat and humidity are due to the increase in surface humidity after the beginning of this period, resulting in the ground absorbing more heat daily while releasing less of it, causing the accumulation of heat on the surface. Consequently, each day gets hotter as the accumulated heat reaches its peak during the “sanfu” period, making the weather hottest. Additionally, summer brings more rain, leading to high humidity in the air. Water has a much higher heat capacity than dry air, contributing significantly to the hot and humid weather conditions.
With the weather contributing, the energy consumption during exercise increases, allowing for better results with the same amount of physical activity. Losing weight during the “sanfu” period can yield twice the results with half the effort; it’s a rare and excellent opportunity. However, as the “sanfu” period is drawing to a close, are you really persevering?
Although the workout results are better during this time, exercising also becomes more exhausting than usual, making it harder to maintain endurance. The high energy consumption coupled with increased fatigue is a challenge for many people to persist consistently.
For those who haven’t kept up with their goals during the “sanfu” days, don’t lose heart! Even if you missed the “sanfu” period, it’s still possible to continue with your weight loss journey!
The weather changes after the “sanfu” days, becoming less hot and humid, reducing the likelihood of fatigue. Endurance levels also start recovering, making it easier to persevere, which is crucial.
Although the start of autumn has arrived, due to global warming, the high temperatures will persist for some time. Thus, it’s a great opportunity to exercise now. It helps increase energy consumption, promote endurance recovery, and enable longer workout durations. The presence of high temperatures signifies that summer is not completely over yet; besides the heat, there is the intense sunlight. So, make sure to be well-equipped for this period!
Sport sunglasses are essential at this moment. Wearing sports sunglasses can effectively reduce the intensity of light. Moreover, the surroundings, which might be negatively affected by excessive brightness, appear softer and clearer when wearing them. By retaining the characteristics of a sunny day, the environment doesn’t look dull or gloomy like on cloudy days, allowing your eyes to comfortably enjoy the scenery.
In the end, as long as you persevere in running, you are already remarkable. At that point, the outcome becomes less significant as you start enjoying the sensation of running. The satisfaction of surpassing yourself far outweighs the feelings brought by the results.
Haruki Murakami once said, it’s precisely because you don’t feel like running today that you should run.
Struggling against the inherent laziness in humans, once you conquer it, your body becomes strong, your strides lighter, and your mind more active. This transformation from within, where confidence becomes a norm, is the most precious gift you can give yourself.
