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Beauty and Being Fit

97. Beauty is Skin Deep

98. Built-in Air-Conditioner

Your body was created with a built in cooling system, called sweat or if you prefer, perspiration.  On television and in magazines, you will find numerous advertisements encouraging deodorant for exercise when in actuality; sweat is a vital key in a good workout.  When your body heats up do to exertion, sweat is doing the job intended – keeping the body cool.  Therefore, do not try to squelch sweating, accept it.

99. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Heat-related illnesses can be a common occurrence when exerting energy in the outdoors or poorly ventilated indoors.  Two primary contributors can be alcohol consumption and not enough water.  Three types of illness include heat cramps, which are very painful and might be combined with headache or nausea, heat exhaustion, which is more serious and includes vomiting, chills, headache, dizziness, among other symptoms, and heatstroke, which if the most dangerous and if not caught and treated immediately, can be fatal or lead to permanent brain damage or coma.  For all three of these, particularly the last two, the best action is prevention.  If you notice that your heart starts beating too fast and you feel light-headed, get out of the sun.  Wear loose fitting clothing, preferably made from lightweight cotton as well as light colors.  Drink LOTS of water.  Even if you do not feel thirsty, drink anyway.  Do not go with the old rule of taking salt tablets.  You should always stay clear of these unless you have first consulted with your physician.  Stay away from alcohol, soft drinks, caffeine, or heavily sugared drinks to include fruit juice.  Take frequent breaks and if necessary, stop for the day.  If you do believe you are in trouble, seek medical attention immediately.  It is far better safe than sorry!

100. Check your Pulse

As you exercise, it is to your advantage to keep track of your pulse rate.  You can pick up an inexpensive pulse measure at any local Wal-mart, K-Mart, or sporting good store.  This will measure your heart rate to ensure you are staying within a healthy range.  The rate is measured by counting the beats of your heart in a set amount of time, usually about 15 to 20 seconds, and then multiplying the number of beats to get your number of beats per minute.  For example, if your pulse at 20 seconds were 40, since there are 60 seconds in a minute, you would take 40 times three for a total rate per minute of 120.

101. Safety First

Whatever you do, if you are involved in a sport or activity that has potential for injury, specifically head injury, use the proper equipment no matter what anyone else tells you.  For example, if you are involved with skateboarding and this is how you stay in shape, good for you!  However, you need to wear protective gear such as a helmet, gloves, knee guards, etc.  Most people think that something significant has to happen in order to get a head in jury.  Unfortunately, that is a huge misconception.  The truth is that falling one foot onto the pavement and hitting your head is enough to cause serious injury or death.  This is the time to put your pride aside and think of safety first.

By taking care of your body through good health habits and fitness, you will live a happier, better, and longer life!