Exercising in the Heat
With the weather getting hotter, it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated and take safety precautions when exercising outdoors. That goes for adults, children, and pets. The ER rooms sees their fill of heat exposure cases every summer, and almost all could be avoided with a little planning. So play it safe and follow these simple steps for avoidance:
1) Plan ahead and do your research on your sport as well as the environment and conditions
2) Bring a portable medical kit
3) Bring adequate fluids for hydrating—it’s better to have leftovers than not enough
4) Let someone know where you’re going
5) Hydrate frequently—often children and pets don’t know to drink on their own, so you may need to encourage them
You can read all of our articles & tips here: http://www.optimumcondition.com/newsletter.html
Now get outside & enjoy the beautiful weather!
1) Plan ahead and do your research on your sport as well as the environment and conditions
2) Bring a portable medical kit
3) Bring adequate fluids for hydrating—it’s better to have leftovers than not enough
4) Let someone know where you’re going
5) Hydrate frequently—often children and pets don’t know to drink on their own, so you may need to encourage them
You can read all of our articles & tips here: http://www.optimumcondition.com/newsletter.html
Now get outside & enjoy the beautiful weather!
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