Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are both caused by prolonged exposure to the Sun with very high temperatures. Heat exhaustion is typically less severe with symptoms of headache, nausea, pale skin, and fatigue. Heat stroke results when the body cannot regulate its body temperature any longer, and it is life threatening. Immediate medical assistance should be obtained if you suspect heat stroke.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are both caused by prolonged exposure to the Sun with very high temperatures. Heat exhaustion is typically less severe with symptoms of headache, nausea, pale skin, and fatigue. Heat stroke results when the body cannot regulate its body temperature any longer, and it is life threatening. Immediate medical assistance should be obtained if you suspect heat stroke.

In general, you can choose when, where, and how to exercise. Each of these choices can either positively or negatively affect your safety during physical activity.

In both cases, the common preparation steps are allowing the body to acclimate gradually to the temperature and wearing appropriate clothing.

When exercising in the extreme cold, it is very important the wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, and a head covering.

While exercising, the body loses fluids through perspiration and respiration. The more rigorous the exercise, the more fluids are lost. It's important to replace these fluids both during and after the exercise.

While exercising, the body loses fluids through perspiration and respiration. The more rigorous the exercise, the more fluids are lost. It's important to replace these fluids both during and after the exercise.