| FIVE Precautions to Take for Summer Activity | | | | water. It's like being in one of those old, foil tanning |
| 1. First and foremost wear sunscreen. Burns hurt! | | | | beds. Make sure your sunscreen is water-proof! |
| They can get quite serious too. Not to mention skin | | | | 5. Wear sunglasses. Your eyes can deteriorate over |
| damage and increasing your risk of skin cancer. Wear | | | | time without UV protection. Pick out a pair that has |
| at least an SPF 15 sunscreen. Apply it 15 minutes | | | | 99-100% UV protection. Price does not make a |
| before heading out, for maximum UV protection. | | | | better pair of shades, unless it's for fashion. Even |
| 2. Avoid exercising between 11-3 when the sun is | | | | inexpensive pairs offer all the eye protection you |
| strongest, hottest and can do the most damage. Aim | | | | need to get through the summer. For exercising |
| for morning and evening workouts to avoid heat | | | | choose a clear lenses so your vision is not |
| stroke and sun damage. Mornings in the summer are | | | | obstructed. Especially while running or cycling in Urban |
| quite beautiful. If you live near the water, all the | | | | areas. |
| more visually appealing! | | | | If you are exercising outdoors in the heat and you |
| 3. Drink Fluids. Most people are dehydrated at any | | | | feel dizzy, fatigued or nauseous, take a break. Sit in |
| given time. In the summer this increases your risk of | | | | the shade or go indoors for a drink. Listen to your |
| heat stroke and in general, makes you tired and feel | | | | body at all times. The heat and humidity is no place |
| groggy. Drink a 1/2-1 cup of water 30 minutes before | | | | to push yourself farther than your body wants to go. |
| exercising and 1-2 cups after to replenish your body | | | | Exercising outdoors in the summer is fun, beautiful |
| of much needed fluids. | | | | and highly recommended. Just be careful, know your |
| 4. Don't think you are safe from the sun in the | | | | limitations and take the precautions necessary to |
| water. If anything the water makes sun damage | | | | have a safe and enjoyable workout. |
| worse. The rays reflect off the surface of the | | | | |