This summer is being especially hot, with already three heat waves and very high temperatures. It is for this reason that, if you are thinking of going hiking or taking your bicycle, you must always be very careful to protect yourself from the temperatures, since a heatstroke can have very, very serious consequences. In this article, we give you the main tips to fight against the heat.
Whenever you can, follow these recommendations and remember that you have the whole year to enjoy walking or cycling. Likewise, if you decide to go out, always keep the following in mind:
- Carry water, nice and fresh, and drink regularly even if you are not thirsty. You can freeze one of the bottles you carry, so that as it melts, you have nice fresh water.
- If you have pets, leave them at home and avoid exposing them to heatstroke.
- Always wear a cap or a hat.
- Wear light clothing, preferably cotton, in light colors and not tight-fitting.
- Try to walk in the shade and rest in cool places. Always avoid stretches where there is no shade.
- From time to time, wet your face and even your clothes a little.
- Avoid doing long walks or rides and also avoid the hottest hours.
- Avoid intense physical activities.
- Eat foods rich in water (fruits, vegetables, and greens); they will help you recover the mineral salts lost through sweat.
- If you do stretches along the coast, in Blanes or Malgrat de Mar, you can always finish with a good dip at the beach.
And, above all, if you find a person suffering from the effects of dehydration, you must:
- Alert medical services urgently or call 112 to notify them and ask them to indicate what to do.
- Move them to a cooler place.
- Give them water, wet them, and fan them until health professionals arrive.
We wish you to finish enjoying the summer and, above all, that you protect yourself properly from the sun and the heat to be able to enjoy outdoor activities safely.
