Is it safe to exercise in the heat, and how can you prevent heat-related illness in Europe?

Exercising in the heat explained: dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, electrolyte balance, and medical risk factors.

In this episode, we outline how high temperatures affect the body during physical activity and how doctors assess heat-related symptoms under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• How heat increases heart rate and fluid loss through sweat

• The difference between heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke

• Early warning signs: dizziness, nausea, headache, muscle cramps

• Why hydration and electrolyte replacement are essential

• Risk groups, including older adults and people with heart conditions

• When exercise should be avoided during extreme heat al ...