I enjoy getting outside and doing outdoor activities. This has helped me have a healthier lifestyle, really just being outside. I am 90% more likely to be active outside than I am inside. However, in Iowa, the summer can get incredibly hot and humid. While this doesn't deter me from going outside, it does make me take a few precautions.
GOOD TIMING. If I want to go on a run, walk, or any other physical activity outside really, I generally do this in early-mid morning or evenings. It is usually as cool as it's going to be at this point, and the sun isn't beating down as hard. SHADE. If I'm going outside with Kaylee, I always do my best to find a park or shaded area for her to play. The park near us is pretty shaded, and it's wonderful! If it's hot in our yard, I take Kaylee to the park where it is cooler and we're not in as much direct sunlight.
WATER. We have to have it. It is probably the easiest, best thing I can do for myself. I just always have a bottle of water in my hand or near by. I'd rather be over prepared than have a thirsty, whiny baby, or be thirsty myself. That guy looks like he could use some!! -------->
KNOW WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. We had one of those moments this weekend. We were walking in shade, we had plenty of water, but we decided to go out frisbee golfing around noon yesterday. We love to frisbee golf, but it gets to a point where you're sweating like crazy, you've gone through a bunch of your water, and really you're just not having a good time. We got through 4 holes of 18, and wanted to finish, but we knew it was just too hot for everyone and we decided to pack it in.
Following these simple guidelines can help you enjoy your active, outside activities as well this summer! :)
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