Still HOT and HUMID here, but I am NOT going to stop my workouts. I've seen my share of heat related illness and am familiar with how to avoid becoming a victim. Most people that I have seen stricken by heat related illness have done or not done the following:
1) Had NOT eaten anything.all day.
2) Had NOT been drinking fluids or had been drinking alcohol or caffeinated beverages.
3) Were NOT wearing a hat and/or light colored clothing
4) Over exertion (should rest periodically in the shade)
5) Were NOT aware of the signs and symptoms of heat related illness, and did not know what to do when symptoms arose.
Supersonic Safety Research reminds everyone that heat related illness is serious and can kill, so everyone should be familiar with how to avoid becoming a victim.
DYK - More people die from the heat than from the cold.
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