How to Exercise Safely in the Heat

As temperatures creep into the 90s and beyond, dehydration and heat exhaustion while exercising become a very real—and potentially dangerous—threat. Exhibit A: Each year seems to generate a fresh crop of headlines about football players of all ages collapsing during preseason practice.

Competitive athletes aren’t the only ones who can experience problems when the mercury and humidity start to peak. Even if they’re in excellent shape, weekend warriors may find themselves suffering heat-related symptoms after a long run or even a day of lawn mowing and yard work.  Continue Reading