PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS
Acclimation - accustom yourself to the weather prior to long durations of physical activity.
Maintain Body Fluids - Fluid intake must be maintained throughout the course of physical activity.
- Do not rely on thirst as an indicator of dehydration because your body loses water faster than you realize.
- Alcohol should be avoided because it is a diuretic, which increases dehydration and can interfere with heat loss.