Health Tip: Exercising in Hot Weather

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Take care to prevent a heat injury

Updated: 4/30/2008 10:00:38 AM

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(HealthDay News) -- Heat injuries range from mild forms to more serious types, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Heatstroke -- when the body's sweating mechanism quits, the skin become hot and dry, and the body loses most fluids -- can be life-threatening.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions for exercising safely in hot weather:

Drink plenty of fluids even when you're not thirsty, and take frequent breaks during exercise.
Get your body in good shape before hot weather hits.
Limit outdoor exercise to early in the morning or late in the evening, avoiding the midday hours.
Exercise more slowly and less vigorously for longer periods.
Wear lightweight clothing, and avoid heavy gear.
If someone looks like they're having a heat injury, seek immediate medical attention.

-- Diana Kohnle

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