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Check out this great and informative video blog on Protein by Brian Zehetner!

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Summer is a great time to change up your workout by enjoying the outdoors, but be sure to take precautions to prevent heatstroke. Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are also dangerous for the body, but heat stroke can be a fatal consequence.

Typically, the heat generated by your body’s metabolism is let out through the skin or sweat. In extreme weather – climbing temperatures, increased humidity, or just a very sunny day – your body temperature can rise to over 106 degrees, making it virtually impossible to cool down. When you are exerting yourself outdoors, dehydration is another common occurrence that can lead to heat stroke.

Heat stroke is especially dangerous because the onset of symptoms can happen very quickly. Symptoms can include everything from common dehydration to severe attacks such as seizures or comas. If you notice any of these things happening, cool the victim and seek medical help immediately. Use this guide to prevent, identify, and treat heat stroke:

Prevention

1. Stay hydrated.
2. Take short breaks in the shade.
3. Wear thin, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
4. If you can avoid an intense workout in sticky, humid weather, seek a cooler, safer alternative.

Recognizing Heat Stroke

1. High body temperature
2. Thirst (dehydration)
3. Rapid pulse
4. Difficulty breathing
5. Disorientation

Treating Heat Stroke

1. Get the victim to a cool, shaded area.
2. Seek immediate medical attention.
3. Remove victim’s clothing.
4. Spray or pour cool water on body.
5. Apply ice packs, if available.
6. Fan the body to facilitate sweating and evaporation by cooling.

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Back by popular demand, Carmen Garcia is here to show you a new exercise. Carmen and Jamo will introduce you to a very creative shoulder routine. This is a great workout for the arms and delts.

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James Kohler demonstrates his unique variation on a push up. Kohler’s Medicine Ball Push Up targets the inner-chest, triceps, and core and also aids in the development of functional strength.

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The wonderful April Moore demonstrates Leg Kicks (otherwise referred to as the Donkey Kick) a good exercise for Glutes and Hamstrings.

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Ok everybody, we’re back after a long hiatus. As you know, we’ve been launching MyFitTribe and have been so busy with that, we haven’t had any time to post to our blog!! But now we’re back for good!! So check back here often as we’re going to be posting lots of great blogs, new videos and all kinds of great stuff, right here on jamcoretraining.com.

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