While most of the rest of the country is facing record-breaking temperatures, we are fortunate enough to be having a milder summer…so far. Extreme temperatures throughout the world are creating challenges for athletes of all levels.
This past spring, during the annual meeting for the American College of Sports Medicine, more than 200 experts gathered for a presentation to discuss the 2020 Olympic games scheduled to occur in very hot and humid, Tokyo. The global increase in rising temperatures requires a rethinking of how to handle outdoor athletic events to keep athletes safe and performing well.
Alaska is the fastest-warming state in the country, with an average temperature change of 4.22º between 1970-2018. It recently reached temperatures in the 90s for the first time in history. Oregon is not immune to these rising temperatures with an average annual temperature increase of 2.1º.
At 104º, our bodies are susceptible to heatstroke. Presently, we don’t have a way to measure body temperature to avoid such occurrences. There are, however, things that can be done to help minimize your risks while exercising outdoors. Here are five.
Enjoy the warmer months safely by being mindful of when, where and how much to exercise. Heat-related illnesses can be prevented. Do what you can to make sure they don’t happen to you or those you love.
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