• try wearing light colored clothing because it attracts less light from the sun
• keep a towel near to keep your hands dry and to wipe sweat out of your eyes
• workout either the first thing in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are at the daily low
• if your basement tends to be cooler than the rest of the house, try working out there if possible
• keep ice water at hand to sip often throughout your workout

• Not breathing properly. When you run, be sure to fully inhale and exhale. Many runners subconsciously hold their breath or tend to take very short, shallow breaths
• Dehydration can be the cause of some cramps. You should drink about 6-12 ounces of water about a half an hour before exercising, and 4-8 ounces every 1 5-20 minutes thereafter.
• Some runner's cramps have been linked to potassium deficiency. Try adding a banana to your daily dietary intake. Researchers have also found that by consuming sugary drinks or foods shortly before running has been shown to cause cramps.

This varies from person to person and is based largely on lifestyle, fitness goals, and personality. Athletes who are in training may naturally spend 4-6 hours a day exercising, and this isn't necessarily an obsession. However, obsessive exercising is a big problem among teenagers because they use it solely to burn calories instead of to get fit. Some teenagers stop eating and over exercise at the same time, which is definitely an indication of an obsession. When exercise becomes a dependency, then it is evidence of an eating disorder.

" I've been playing sports since I was about 4 years old. You hate it while you're doing it, but you get this high that is so awesome!"
                             MaryRobb, 16