WISHING EVERYONE A GREAT START TO SUMMER!

Summer is a great time for being active. Even if you live where it gets hot or humid, there are ways you can stay active and stay safe.

If the temperature is lower than 27°C (80°F), you usually can be active outside without taking extra precautions. It depends on how active you already are and how used to hot weather you are. But anytime you exercise, it's a good idea to take these normal precautions.

• Drink plenty of water.

  You lose fluid when you are active. If you lose too much, it can result in dehydration, muscle cramps, or even heat exhaustion. In hot weather, drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after activity.

  For longer exercise periods, sports drinks contain carbohydrates and minerals called electrolytes that may help prevent dehydration.

• Don't exercise as hard when it's hot.

  Take rest breaks. Exercise more slowly than usual or for a shorter time.

• Stay in the shade when you can.
• Wear light-coloured, breathable clothes.
• Always wear sunscreen.
• Watch for signs of dehydration and heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

  Signs of dehydration include having a dry mouth and eyes and feeling dizzy.

  If you are overweight, have health problems, take medicines, or use alcohol, you may be at a higher risk for heat-related illness. You may also have trouble if you are not used to exercising in warmer weather.

  Older adults and children are at a higher risk for heat-related illness and should be extra cautious. Remind children to drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after activity.

When it's hot and humid out, take extra precautions when you're active. This might mean you change your activity or when you choose to do it. Here are some ideas you can try.

• Take morning or evening walks.

  Walking the dog or walking with a partner helps you make it part of your routine.

• Go for a bike ride.

  Find shaded areas, and ride during cooler times of day.

As we continue this work to continue building and protecting a strong Saskatchewan, I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to reach out to my office at ken.cheveldayoff.mla@sasktel.net or call 306.651.7100.

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