| Safety Tips for Hot Weather
Exercise
Exercise early or late. The
coolest times of day are best for exercise:
Sweating is your body’s way
of keeping cool, and that is a good thing.
Drink a glass or two before
you go out and more when you return.
When you are well-hydrated,
your urine will be pale yellow or clear.
Wear white or light-colored clothing to reflect the heat. Exercise on cooler surfaces
if you can -- grass or light-colored
Wear breathable fabrics, such as cotton. Give yourself a chance to
acclimate to the hot weather. Reduce your
Wear sunscreen to keep from
burning. Use a brand that is waterproof,
Avoid too much alcohol and beverages with caffeine, such as iced tea. Do not overdo it. Your body
is working harder when you exercise in the
If you start to feel unusually
fatigued, slow down or take a break in the
Learn the signs of heat illnesses.
Stop exercising, get some rest and
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