I wasn't even thinking about writing this article, but I live in Las Vegas where it gets well above the 100 degree mark in the dead of summer. This goes to all of you that exercise outdoors. During the summer months when there are heat advisories in the weather, I encourage you to come indoors to exercise.
There are some basic warning signs that you need to be aware of, if you are outdoors.
1. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very serious matters and need to be taken seriously. If you begin to feel light headed, nauseated, or de hydrated. Stop, sit down and put your head down between your knees.
2. Keep fluids inside of you. Drink more water than if you were inside, but still be careful of drinking too much too fast. You can still get that monsterous side ache.
3. Slow down your pace. Do not exert yourself as much as normal. If you try to do your same workout as normal, you run the risk of causing harm to yourself.
4. Wear clothing that allows your skin to breathe. Most workout attire already does this, but if you are not wearing traditional workout attire make sure your sweat can excape.
5. If symptoms persist, go inside immediately to cool off and for your heart rate to come back to normal. If necessary, seek medical attention from a doctor or health care professional.
So if you insist on exercising outside when there are extreme hot temperatures, be very careful and take these five precautions into account.
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