Safety Guidelines for Exercising in Hot Weather

1. Allow 1-2 weeks for acclimatization to a hot environment.

2. Avoid training in the hottest part of the day, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

3. Drink water before, during and after exercise. During prolonged cardiovascular exercise, drink 4-6 ounces of fluids (preferably water) every twenty minutes.

4. Wear loose-fitting clothes that allow for evaporation of sweat.

5. Decrease training intensity by monitoring heart rate in hot environments.

6. Take a 10-15 minute rest for every 45-60 minutes of physical activity.

7. Give special consideration to, and use caution if you are a heat-sensitive person (obese, unfit, history of heat stroke, etc.).

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