Expert Advice For Heatwave-safe Outdoor Exercise

1.  Stay hydrated 

Extreme heat causes increased perspiration even when at rest, resulting in a net loss of fluids and electrolytes. 

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Stay hydrated 

Don't leave the home without your trusted hydration pack or your favorite hiking water bottle. 

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 STAY HYDRATED 

Aldous suggests replenishing your carbohydrate and electrolyte stores with sports drinks and drinking 2-3 liters of water throughout the day.

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2. Douse your head 

bringing water with you to pour over your neck and head if you're going for a run in the heat.

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DOUSE YOUR HEAD 

Instead of cooling you down inside, this may make you feel less warm as you run.

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3. Slow down 

If you slow down when exercising in the heat, your core body temperature won't increase as much.

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SLOW DOWN 

Reconsider the time and distance you wish to cover; prolonged exposure to the heat can be dangerous.

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hottest times

If you can, try to avoid working out in the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest.

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HOTTEST TIMES

preferring instead the milder temperatures of early morning or late evening. 

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shaded route 

intense activity during a heatwave is the best option, but if you really must go for a run.

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Choose a shaded route 

The beads of perspiration that form on your skin may be wiped away by a light wind, and your body's rate of evaporative cooling will be maintained.

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