EXERCISING IN SUMMER HEAT

​When the weather gets hot, chill! Here are some safety tips for exercising in summer heat.
  1. Exercise at cooler times of the day. Avoid work-outs between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the peak of heat.
  2. Find a shady place to run, walk or exercise. Lorain County Metro Parks is a wonderful resource for outdoor adventure. Go to their website at http://www.metroparks.cc/ or call them at 440-LCM-PARK.
  3. Cool down before you get going. Put a cold compress on your neck or head, or hop into a cold shower! Getting cool before you exercise can improve performance because it lowers your body temperature and heart rate.
  4. Wear a visor.  A visor can shade your face while allowing the heat to escape from your head.
  5. Light clothing. Wear cotton to help with evaporating sweat and light-colored clothing to deflect the sun's rays.
  6. Stay hydrated. Drink a couple of glasses of water before you head out and carry a water bottle with you; drink every 15 minutes or so.
  7. Use a sunscreen. Protect your skin! You can even get sunburn on cloudy days. Use a sunscreen with an SPF 45 at the minimum.

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Health and Fitness Quotes:

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”
-- President John F. Kennedy

“Women have fought so long and hard for our rights and equality, and now all our attention is put on being a ​size O.” --  Pink

“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and
preserve it."  -- Plato
 
“To keep the body in good health is a duty ... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” -– Buddha
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