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It takes that long to get acclimated to the heat. Once you are, you can gradually ramp up your workouts again.2. Triple whammy: try to stay in the shade, take more frequent breaks, and wear breathable, light-colored clothes. These actions should all help keep your core temperature down.3. Stay hydrated--before, during and after your workout. Try drinking 16-20 ounces of sports drink an hour before, and four to 16 ounces every 15-20 minutes during your workout.4. High ozone days are a no-go. Check AirNow.gov for the Replica Swiss Rolex 118206-SD Oyster Perpetual Men's Watch daily air quality rating of your city to determine if theres a high probability that pollutants will irritate your lungs.5. Exercise early in the morning. Not having the sun beating down on you is a plus, and the temperatures are usually the coolest they can get at that time. So get up and go--and take a nap later.If youre not feeling great, check yourself for these signs of heat exhaustion: nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, headache, dizziness, weakness and fatigue.--Erin BeresiniPhoto courtesy Tobyotter on Flickr.
