Warm weather does bring us out of the house more and for those that like to stay in shape this means more outdoor exercising. They are risks when temperatures get too warm and everyone should stay hydrated as much as possible. Reducing your exposure to the hottest parts of the day is a good idea too. People should go jogging in the mornings and evenings and try to avoid exercising outdoors in the middle of the day. If the weather gets too warm, you may just want to try a diet pill and not exercise for that day.

I know the world of sports is very competitive these days. It’s sad to hear about a high school kid at football practice during the summer and they collapse on the field. These situations usually end bad for the school, coaches, players, and the family of the fallen football player. I know many steps have taken place in recent years to keep our kids safer at these practices that take place outdoors. More water and liquids are available now and most coaches don’t push their players as hard when the weather is hotter than normal. Let’s make this summer a safe one and if you do have to be in the heat for exercise or anything else, please try to drink as many liquids as possible and this is the best way to protect yourself.