Extreme heat causes increased perspiration even when at rest, resulting in a net loss of fluids and electrolytes.
Don't leave the home without your trusted hydration pack or your favorite hiking water bottle.
Aldous suggests replenishing your carbohydrate and electrolyte stores with sports drinks and drinking 2-3 liters of water throughout the day.
bringing water with you to pour over your neck and head if you're going for a run in the heat.
Instead of cooling you down inside, this may make you feel less warm as you run.
If you slow down when exercising in the heat, your core body temperature won't increase as much.
Reconsider the time and distance you wish to cover; prolonged exposure to the heat can be dangerous.
If you can, try to avoid working out in the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest.
preferring instead the milder temperatures of early morning or late evening.
intense activity during a heatwave is the best option, but if you really must go for a run.
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.