Avoid Heat Stress This Summer

Increasing temperatures, raging waves of humidity, and national heat waves can all result in heat stress and heat-related injuries. As the weather warms up during the summer months, it is especially important to be aware of your internal, and external, temperature gauge! Fun in the sun may become short lived if you do not prepare yourself for any activities outdoors that take place for extended periods of time. 

Not only does the sun contribute to heat, but general humidity conditions and changing temperatures can have a significant impact on your body’s natural rhythms and core temperature. In order to stay functioning and healthy, you do need to take some extra measures that will prevent heat stress. Heat stress when exercising is a common occurrence, especially for those who may be out of shape, the elderly, very young children, and others who are sensitive to temperature changes. Learn to read your body’s signals, and slow down when you need to. Here are some additional measures to ensure that you don’t suffer from heat stress while exercising, or enjoying the outdoors this summer: