7 Tips for Walking in the Summer Heat 1. Choose a cooler time of day for a walk. Avoid exercising when temperatures are above 90 or humidity is above 60%. 2. Try to choose a route that includes some shade. 3. Hydrate well about an hour before walking, and carry ice water with you. 4. Wear light colored, loose clothing and a hat. Don’t forget the sunscreen and sunglasses. 5. Even brisk 10-minute walks done regularly will get your heart pumping, improve your mood and lower the risk of some health issues. 6. If you have a medical condition, such as a heart or respiratory condition, consider walking on a treadmill or indoors during very hot days. 7. Use good walking posture to enhance efficiency of movement and to protect your low back - maintain a neutral spine and keep your head up such that you can look about 20 feet ahead. If you have difficulty walking smoothly, you may have a problem such as weakness or limited flexibility. A thorough evaluation by a physical therapist can identify the source of such problems and then a treatment plan can put you back on the right path!
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TANDEM STANCE Stand with one foot directly in front of the other so that the toes of one foot touch the heel of the other. Maintain your balance. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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5 Minute Chopped Chickpea Salad • two 16 ounce cans of chickpeas, drained • 1 medium cucumber, diced • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced • 1/2 white onion, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced • 1 cup parsley, chopped fine • juice of 2 lemons, about 4 Tbs • 2 Tbs olive oil • 1 tsp sea salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning • 1/2 tsp paprika • 2 Tbs goat feta cheese
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Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir until combined. Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
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