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“Work it Warriors is offering people one free bootcamp session. Then any of the folks who come back and pay to attend a bootcamp session, if the group can get ten paying customers, Work it Warriors will donate 25 percent of the money to a charity the participants select. Thanks to Paul for letting me know.

The classes are at Pease Park (1100 Kingsbury) Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. And at Northwest District Park (Ardath Street and Albata Avenue) Tuesday and Thursday from 7am to 8am.”

Our July Work It Warriors (http://www.workittraining.com/warriors) has started, but there is still time to join!!  In July the Work It Warriors will work out to give back to HYP (Habitat Young Professionals, a program of Habitat for Humanity)! Visit their website to find out more about HYP.

What is heat exhaustion?

Heat exhaustion is a potentially dangerous condition where the body’s core temperature gets too hot due to a combination of environmental heat, humidity and physical activity. Untreated heat exhaustion could lead to heat stroke.

What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Heat exhaustion symptoms can appear suddenly during or after physical activity. The symptoms include: excessive sweating, dizziness, fainting, weak and rapid pulse, sudden fatigue, low blood pressure when standing up, muscle cramping, nausea and headache.

What should you do if you suspect heat exhaustion?

DO NOT HIDE! Make sure you are in an area where people can help you if necessary. Stop all physical activity and find a cool (preferably air conditioned) and shaded place to rest. Let those around you know you suspect you might be experiencing heat exhaustion. Drink cool water or electrolyte replacement. You should seek medical attention if your symptoms do not go away within 60 minutes or if your temperature gets above 104 degrees.

How can you prevent heat exhaustion?

Wear light clothing that is thin, loose and light-colored or specifically designed for hotter environments.  Wear a hat or visor and apply plenty of sun block.  Make sure you hydrate before during and after physical activity outside with cool water or an electrolyte replacement. If possible, try to remain in shaded areas when outside and acclimate to the environment before beginning rigorous exercise. Ease into exercise outdoors if you are not used to it; if you are with a trainer let your trainer know your concerns. Check any medications you may be taking that may increase your sensitivity to the sun.

What are the symptoms of a heat stroke?

A heat stroke is a serious medical condition that results from untreated heat exhaustion. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: body temperature reaches and maintains a temperature over 104 degrees, lack of sweating and flushed skin, rapid breathing and heart beat, headache, neurological disorder (seizure, hallucination, sudden speech or coordination problems) and muscle fatigue and weakness.

Have fun getting or keeping fit this summer and STAY SAFE!  Work It!

The study is hoping to show that overweight and obese moms-to-be can diet, maintain their weight (or gain very little) and give birth to healthy babies. There is concern of course for the development of the fetus and the children of these dieting mothers after birth. Babies who do not receive enough nutrition during pregnancy can suffer many defects including neurological damage. The doctors involved in this study say that overweight and obese pregnant women have plenty of nutrition stores to draw upon and that their bodies will utilize those stores to make sure the baby is kept healthy.

The study will take about three years to complete. If the results from this study are positive it could mean a change in the current thought on dieting during pregnancy. The hope is to reduce the complications related to obesity and pregnancy including: high blood pressure, diabetes, large babies, c-sections and birth injuries.

Read the summary from ABC News.

(Please consider this post as general information and not medical advice; always follow the advice of your physican.)

There is some good news. Austin was listed as the 5th leanest city in the study along with #1 San Francisco, #2 Burlington, #3 Washington D.C., and #4 Seattle. Let’s keep Austin lean and fit!

-Kyle Golden

If you are trying to lose weight and are looking for an easy way to cut excess calories you may want to look at what you are drinking. Most people tend to forget or just don’t realize how calories are in some common beverages we drink every day that can add up. Here are a few you may consume regularly.

20oz fruit smoothie = 350-600 calories
20oz soda = about 250 calories
12oz apple juice = 200 calories
12oz orange juice = 180 calories
16oz iced tea (sugar sweetened) = 140 calories

To put this in perspective, one pound of body fat is equal to 3,500 calories. That means to lose one pound you need to burn 3,500 more calories than you consume. So if you drink a 20oz regular soda daily and replace that with water, you would lose a half pound every week. It doesn’t seem like much but it requires almost no effort and to burn that one soda off you would have to run 2 miles!

Now if you thinking “well, I only drink diet soda” you may want to check out a study from the University of Texas Health Science Center. They found that diet soda, although containing few or zero calories, has been linked to weight gain. People drinking diet soda showed an increased risk of obesity compared to those drinking regular sodas. They suggest that artificial sweeteners give you that sweet taste but don’t supply the sugar, leaving your body craving sweets and potentially getting them from another source. Also diet soda contains phosphoric acid which can cause bones to weaken potentially leading to osteoporosis.

No, don’t replace diet soda with regular soda! Instead replace it with water. It’s cheaper, better for you and you don’t have to run 2 miles to burn it off! If you don’t like plain water try to add a little fresh fruit juice to it, but don’t opt for an additive that has sugar or artificial sweetener. A squeeze or lemon, lime or orange should give your plain water a little zing.

Congratulations to Robert Bentley and Paul Arellanes for finishing this year’s Hunt first!

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