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Walking Excuse Busters - Too Hot to Walk

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Hot weather poses real risks to walkers. Beat the heat and bust the excuse.

Bust it:
• Love your sweat. Accept it. You are glowing!
• Dress for it: w ear breathable wicking fabrics such as CoolMax which draw the sweat away from the skin so the evaporation can cool you. Wear a hat to keep the sun off your head.
• Drink up -drink 16 oz. of water an hour before you walk so you start off well-hydrated. Then drink a cup or more of water each mile. Drink a big glass of water when you finish.
• Walk in the early morning or in the cool of evening to avoid the hottest part of the day. Choose shaded trails or those with a breeze.
• Walk indoors - treadmill, mall, indoors track, walk the halls of large buildings.

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