To Beat the Heat, Drink a Slushie First

Earlier in the week we discussed protecting ourselves from the sun, especially this time of year. As this article from the NY Times tells us, we also need to pay attention to the effect heat is having on our bodies when we are walking, running, biking or performing any personal or group workout outside. When I first saw this headline, I didn’t take it too seriously, but having read the article I think there is something to the idea of drinking a slushie before exercising in the heat and there are a few other good ideas too and some good information about how our bodies function in the heat. Cooling the body down before exercise is something I never considered but I am going to try, especially before going on long weekend runs as we get into the hot, humid summer days here in the Midwest. Let’s be safe out there.

www.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/health/nutrition/27best.html?ref=health&src=me&pagewanted=print