| Summer is a great time to be active! |
Summer is a great time
to be physically active outside. It's important, though, to make sure you
don't sacrifice one body part for another. For example, going for
long walks is good for overall health. But walking at noon can
expose us to the worst of the sun's rays and air pollution, too.
Here are a few Do's and Don'ts
to Remember:
| Do's |
• Drink water before, during, and after
you are physically active. In the summer, active adults need 12 cups of
water and children need 6-8 cups.
• During hot months, be active in the early morning or early evening. Don't
do heavy activity outdoors between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.
• Be careful. If you are very underweight, very overweight,
pregnant or an older adult, you should not push yourself
too hard. Everyone who is new to physical activity should take it
easy.
• Wear loose clothing. Also wear sunblock (SPF 15+),
a hat and sunglasses. Keep cool by wearing a wet bandana
around your neck.
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| Don'ts |
• Do physical activity if you feel dizzy, faint or nauseous.
Sit in the shade and slowly drink water until you feel better.
• Do a hard workout when it's over 90 degrees outside
or 75% humidity. Hot and muggy weather makes it hard for
our bodies to cool.
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