Safe Summer Workouts!

In most cases, football workouts are well underway. Here are a few tips to beat the heat and stay safe:1. Listen to your body! Heat cramps lead to heat exhaustion, which leads to heat stroke. Stop when you feel cramping, not when you feel like passing out! This is not the time of year to "suck it up" and be the tough guy. Stubborn tough guys can actually die from heat stroke! If you feel "weak and whoozy" it's past the time to stop! Seek attention immediately by telling the coach.
2. Remember that the higher the temperature and humidity, the harder your body has to work for the same speed.
3. Drink plenty of fluids. Keep drinking periodically during practice.4. Wear loose, sweat wicking, light colored clothing. There are lots of synthetic materials on the market that help wick sweat away from your body and keep you cool. Heat-related illness claim football players lives every year. Don't be the next victim! Play hard but be safe!!!