Many of us exercise in the hot weather. It can get pretty hot out there! One of the biggest problems we face is heat exhaustion. Sweating, not drinking enough water, and the heat itself can inhibit the body's ability to cool itself. Studies say that your body temperature can get as high aas 104 degrees F.
Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and worry. You could also have headache or fast heartbeat. If you start feeling theses symptoms, give yourself 30 minutes to respond to some of the self care measures below. If no improvement is noted, go to the ER immediately.
What to do? 1. The number one thing is to get out of the heat into shade or air conditioning.
2. Drink cold fluids. Helps with the dehydration and internal body temperature.
3. Get wet. Cold water on your body will work great. pour it over your head and spray it on your face.
4. Stay away from alcohol. It tends to dehydrate you.
5. Wait a week. If you have an episode, wait a week before exercising outside again.
Exercising can be fun. Be careful though, especially in the summer months.
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