As athletes, we need to be aware of the risks of excessive exposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun as well as some preventive measures that are available to each of us.

Fact: Outdoor athletes are a high risk for heat related injury. American Family Physician, Aug. 1994 v 50 p 389.

Fact: Exposure to the sun reduces the body's ability to cool itself. The Columbia Univ. Coll. Of Physicians & Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide, Edition 3, 1995 p 373.

Fact: A heat index of 90 degrees or more is considered hazardous to athletes. American Family Physician, Aug. 1994 v 50 p 389.

Fact: Children are more predisposed than adults to dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Patient Care, June 15 1998 v 32nll p 60.

The Solution: Portable Outdoor Shade

Instant Shade Awning (http://www.instantshadeawning.com/) offers a portable retractable awning that has a silver coating on top to reflect heat and rays from the sun. The bottom side is black to provide the best and coolest shade on the market.

Advantages:

• Shade is up to 15 degrees cooler based on the heat index than direct sun.
• Less demand on your body to regulate temperature equals conserved energy.
• The team with Instant Shade Awning conserves energy and has the advantage!

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