With the weather warming up its important to think about how to exercise safely in the heat.

NPR (National Public Radio in the USA) asked two specialists in heat and exercise — Carol Ewing Garber, professor of movement science at Columbia University and Dr. Matt Leonard, attending emergency physician at Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (both regular exercisers) — to discuss the science behind exercising in the heat, how to keep your body safe, and what to do if you suspect you or someone you're with has heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Their 10 tips to stay safe when you exercise in hot weather are:

1. Don't eat right before you head out

2. Protect your skin – it's the body's cooling system

3. Wear material that will help your body breathe

4. Hydrate before, during and after exercise

5. Try more heat-friendly forms of exercise

6. Choose early mornings, evenings or shady routes

7. Know the difference between dry and humid heat and

take that extra water vapor into account

8. Ease up in the heat and acknowledge your limits

9. Know the warning signs of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, and what to do

10. Most important: Listen to your body

Follow the link below to read their full article:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/07/19/1016989389/how-to-heat-proof-your-summer-workout