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But that is exactly what has been keeping Aldershot's players hot and bothered, as they returned to pre-season traning on Monday.
While manager Gary Waddock invited triallists along to join in training from Tuesday, ahead of friendlies away to Alton Town Saturday (3pm) and Camberley Town (Tuesday, July 7, 7.45pm, at Krooner Park), Monday was a get-together solely for the 16 contracted players.
They will not enter the 'friendly fray' until the visit of Queens Park Rangers to the Rec, a week on Saturday.
Given the searing heat this week, any of those 16 who had not kept up with their close-season training programmes would have quickly had their lack of fitness exposed but, instead, Waddock was delighted with the shape of his players.
"I'm very satisfied with the condition of the players," said Waddock. "It's been a really good test in this weather and the lads have given training a right go. Their attitude has been spot on.
"They have looked after themselves and the weight and body-fat readings have been good."
Only Anthony Straker has not been able to take part in training, after reporting back suffering from flu - not of the swine variety, Waddock hastened to add - and being sent home to recuperate.
"The players have worked extremely hard and we have made sure the training has been varied. There's been plenty of ball, as well as physical, work, and I even got involved. I need to keep myself ticking over, I may be needed," added Waddock.
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