Four Summer Safety Tips to Beat the Heat

With the heat and humidity of the summer, it is important for young summer athletes to pace themselves and stay cool. Here are four tips to stay safe  in the heat this summer.

Tip 1: Hydration

Drinking plenty of water before, during and after any type of activity is crucial to staying cool in the warm summer months. Also drinks with high levels of sugar such as sports drinks, sodas and juices can cause dehydration so limiting the amount of artificially flavored drinks your child consumes is recommended.

Tip 2: Heat Protection

Wearing sunscreen at every age is essential in protecting the skin against harmful UV rays. Additionally if you’re going to be battling the heat, staying in the shade and wearing loose fitting, light-colored clothing can drastically reduce rising temperatures. It’s also important to recognize when the temperatures are too high for strenuous or long-term activities outside.

Tip 3: Cooling Devices

The human body functions best within a very narrow range between 96.8 degrees F and 100.4 degrees, which can be difficult to accomplish during the intense summer heat. However, cooling devices such as the CoreControl cooling glove regulate the body’s temperature to stay within this range even in the most thermally stressful conditions.