6 Hazards of Working Out in Outdoors

4. Heat Stroke

Heatstroke is probably the most common hazard of all when it comes to working out in the open. Even if you are not working out, chances are you will experience one if you go outside and the sun feels hotter than it ever did and you start sweating profusely.

So, you probably have a chance of suffering from either a heat stroke or heat exhaustion if you take part in an outside workout session. To make sure that you don’t suffer from any, don’t work out when the mercury starts to rise, and even if you want to do it out in the open, work out when the sun is on its way to rise, that is at the wee hours of the morning.

But let’s assume that you overslept and missed the time for the session but you don’t want to skip it entirely.

In that scenario to avoid a heat stroke, wear cotton clothes that are loose-fitting and allow the body to breathe, and keep a cold cloth (cloth soaked in water or cold water) on your shoulder in order to make sure that your body is cold enough.

These are the ways you can combat one but it is still recommended not to take part in one if you are experiencing the symptoms of a heat stroke as that can be a potential threat to your life. Work out in the gym maybe, but definitely not outside.

5. Air Pollution

The outside air seems like the freshest air to breathe but more than not, it is not the case. Pollution has made everything murky, be it the air, water, or soil. Going by that logic, the outside air is not safe all the time. It is home to car exhaust, factory fumes, ash, construction dust, and many other particles that can cause serious damage to your lungs if it is overexposed to the polluted air for a long time.

Wearing a mask during a session does not seem like a viable option because you will have trouble breathing.

Then, what is the solution? There is no such solution to be exact but you can try working out in areas that have a lot of trees so that you know the oxygen that your lungs are breathing in is better than an area with just buildings and factories.

The other way to avoid this hazard is to work out in the early hours of the morning when factories are closed and the streets do not have that many cars. The only way to avoid this hazard completely is to not work out in the open at all.

6. Dangerous Wildlife and Allergens

If you are hiking, this is the chief hazard you should avoid because it is a potential threat to your life. Hiking leaves you vulnerable to the allergens that can cause your allergies to flare up and if you do not have the proper medication with yourself, chances are you will not get proper help on the trail unless another fellow hiker stumbles on you.

So, while hiking, carry your allergy medications and if you are allergic to pollen, avoid hiking during flowering seasons such as spring. You can read a copy of the Amry Survival book to be better prepared if you come in contact with something like poison ivy.

The other hazard that you must avoid is coming face to face with wildlife. You suffering from injuries is a potential reason for being cautious in the presence of wildlife.

To ensure that you do not come in contact with them, look at the guidebooks provided during hikes and avoid the places termed “dangerous” and do not go hiking in deep forests, hike in areas with sparse vegetation so that you have a clear sight of what’s on the other side. Hike with a group and learn how to deal with wildlife in situations if you come in contact with them beforehand so that you and your fellow hikers do not aggravate them.

There are apps that help you determine the footprints of animals and tell you they are predatory are not like “Scats and Tracks”, download it before a hike.