You should take extra care when exercising in warm weather.  The following tips will keep you safe in the heat.

• Exercise in the early morning or after the sun sets.  Avoid mid-day.
• Take frequent rest and water breaks.
• Drink water before you feel thirsty.  By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.  This is especially true as you get older.
• Avoid beverages with alcohol and caffeine because these can cause dehydration.
• Drink fluids before, during, and after exercise.
• Choose water or a low calorie sports drink.
• Wear light, loose fitting clothing, made of breathable fabric in light colors.
• Reduce speed or distance as needed.
• Exercise indoors during ozone alerts, extreme heat, and very high humidity.
• Listen to your body…Stop if you feel chest pain, short of breath, dizzy, lightheaded, weak, very fatigued, nauseated, or that your heart is pounding.
• Use sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.