1. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS : What type of clothing do you wear in hot weather? What time of the day is best to exercise in hot weather? What are the 2 colors that are associated with poor air quality? How does this affect people who exercise? What is a wet bulb? Why is it important? How many glasses of water should you drink a day? When should you drink water when exercising? Are sports drinks better than water? Should you drink soft drinks when exercising? Why? What are 3 signs of heat illness? What is the treatment for heat illness?

2. Exercise in Hot Weather

3. Wear sun screen

4. Eat meals

5.  Drink plenty of water  (before, during, after) Drink plenty of (before, during, after) water Every 15 min 8 glasses a day

6. light weight clothing light colored clothing cotton for absorption clothing

7. Exercise in Hot Weather HEAT ILLNESSES

8.  Heat cramps  Heat exhaustion  Heat stroke Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke HEAT ILLNESSES

9. Be aware of heat illnesses signs: chills muscle cramps sun headache lack of sweat Seeing black spots

10. Drink more fluids regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Drink two to four glasses of cool fluids each hour. A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Don’t drink liquids that contain large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing Protect yourself from the sun by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).