Heat stroke is no joke – the result of dehydration (loss of electrolytes), it causes your body to lose its ability to regulate temperature. Here’s how to stay cool (and safe) when the mercury is high:
Eat light meals and avoid foods that are tough to digest (like meats and heavy sauces).
Skip drinks that pull water from your system (coffee, soda, tea and alcohol). Long travel day? Drink up! The car can be a killer.
Limit yourself to a short period outdoors if you aren’t accustomed to heat or humidity.
Prehydrate: Drink 16 ounces the night/morning before outdoor events. Keep drinking regularly every 20 minutes during activity. If you are thirsty, it’s too late! Clear urine is the sign of hydration.
Time your exercise: Work out early, or after 6pm.
Dress for the weather: Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Bring props: Use an umbrella, wear a hat and SPF of 15 or more.
And during extreme weather, skip the outdoor workout. It’s not worth the risk.
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