Cooling system

THERE’S no need to stop exercising in hot weath ‐er, especially if you start early before tem ‐peratures start to rise.

Remember, though, that exercise will in ‐crease your own body temperature and if you’re exposed to soar ‐ing temperatures for too long, your natural cooling system can start to fail.

That in turn could re ‐sult in heat exhaustion, the debilitating fatigue that makes you feel that one more step will be your last. At worst, it could develop into heat stroke.

To avoid this and to keep cool, drink plenty of water every 20 min ‐utes while exercising and more when you’ve stopped. At other times of the day, drink when thirsty.

On the other hand, don’t make the mistake of drinking too much as overhydration can lead to hyponatrem ‐ia or low blood sodi ‐um.

KEEP DRINKING: Hydration essential while exercising in hot weather