Weather Precautions

Exercising in the Heat:
Exercising in the heat and humidity puts an additional stress on the heart and body. Please follow these guidelines:

• When the temperature is above 80 degrees and the relative humidity is above 70%, take these special precautions in warm weather:
• Decrease the intensity of your exercise.
• Drink plenty of cool water before, during and after exercising.
• Wear light, cool, cotton clothes that will allow evaporation of sweat.
• Stop exercise if you experience dizziness, clammy skin, cramps, or confusion.
• When the temperature is above 90 degrees and the relative humidity is above 76%, conditions are extremely dangerous for exercise. Play it safe and don't exercise or exercise indoors that day.

Exercising in the Cold:

• Take these special precautions in the cold weather:
• Dress in layers to increase insulation.
• Wear gloves or mittens.
• Wear a hat that covers your ears.
• Use a mask or scarf over nose and mouth.
• At temperatures of 20 degrees and a wind chill factor of 10 degrees or below, exercise indoors that day.

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