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Although that may be more desirable option, you can\u2019t avoid exercise all summer!<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Gaines, a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.atipt.com\/services\/sports-medicine\">sports medicine supervisor<\/a>\u00a0for ATI Physical Therapy\u2019s Maryland division, shares how we can embrace warm weather exercise without compromising our health.<\/p>\n<h2>Summer exercise safety tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid exercising during the hottest parts of the day.<\/strong>\u00a0Do your best to avoid outdoor exercise between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. \u2013 those hours tend to be the hottest parts of the day, so it\u2019s best to try exercising in the morning or evening instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect yourself against the sun.<\/strong>\u00a0Sunburn can mess with the body\u2019s ability to regulate temperature, so be sure to use a broad spectrum sunscreen before and during exercise to protect yourself, Gaines said.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rest in shaded places.<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t be afraid to take a break during physical activity in the intense heat. Find a shaded place and attempt to cool down while staying shielded from the sun.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat properly.<\/strong>\u00a0Your body needs fuel to perform its best. Avoid running on a totally empty stomach; it\u2019s imperative that your body has some calories to burn while exercising.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydrate!<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s important to get enough fluids before, during, and after a workout, Gaines said. If you sweat, then you know it\u2019s time to replenish.\n<ul>\n<li>So, the question is \u2013 water or sports drink? Gaines suggests that the majority of your hydration should come from water, but sports drinks are okay in moderation. If you do want a sports drink, Gaines suggests mixing half water and half sports drink to cut down on the sugar while still replenishing electrolytes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>It doesn\u2019t take long for your body to heat up.<\/strong>\u00a0Many times, people assume that if they\u2019re only outside for a short period of time, the body won\u2019t overheat. However, that\u2019s not always the case, Gaines says. Thirty minutes is still enough time for your body to overheat, so be cognizant of what time and how long you\u2019re exercising.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the right clothing.<\/strong>\u00a0Gaines suggests choosing clothes that \u201cbreathes,\u201d such as mesh material. 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