June 5, 2015
The temperatures are going to be very high across the country over the next few days. As you know….many of our clients aren’t used to this kind of heat and it can cause some serious health concerns especially when we are talking about exercising in the heat. This blog post will give you some important tips and information that you can pass on to your clients this summer!
Heat illness can occur in exercisers whose body heat exceeds its ability to cool down.
Heat exhaustion is a form of heat illness that is characterized by the inability to continue exercise, headache, fatigue, chills, nausea and confusion. It can be treated by stopping exercise, getting out of the heat and, if a person is coherent and not vomiting, by drinking rehydrating fluids. Intravenous administration of a dextrose or saline solution is often used in Ironman races and other ultra-distance events and can help facilitate recovery. Some athletes suffering from heat exhaustion have been known to require up to 4 liters of intravenous fluid!

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Heat stroke, a more serious form of heat illness requiring medical attention, is characterized by confusion, central nervous system dysfunction and a body temperature over 104 degrees.
It is treated aggressively by immersing the victim in cold water or by applying ice packs over the neck, armpits and groin region. It’s important if you or a friend are experiencing any of these symptoms that emergency medical services are called.
Far better than treating heat illness is to avoid it altogether. Here’s some tipsto keep you healthy and fit in the heat:
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