‘Florida Boy for Life’ Reveals Top Tips for Staying Cool in the Scorching Heat — and Why You Should Wear Long Sleeves

An experienced Florida resident shared his tips for preventing heatstroke.

He explained that although it may seem counterintuitive, people should wear long sleeves to beat the heat.

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“I’m a Florida kid who’s always worked outdoors,” he said.

“These things helped A LOT.”

In terms of clothing, the Florida native explained that long-sleeved shirts have proven to be his best friends.

“Long-sleeved breathable shirts (yes, long-sleeved seems counterintuitive, but keeping the sun off your skin and wiping sweat keeps you cooler), lots of water, and not taking extended breaks from the air conditioning,” he said.

While many may be tempted to stay cool for a long period of time under the air conditioning, he explained that this can only make the heat worse when faced with it.

“When you get stuck in too much and then go back into the heat, it’s worse for your body,” he said.

Another tip, he added, is to avoid ice cubes in the water.

“And not cold water for hydration. Room temperature is better,” he said.

“Less energy used by the body reduces the temperature of the water used.”

Others familiar with the Southern heat shared their tips and tricks.

“I think people in the South who have done any kind of outdoor work know that the key to staying upright is hydration and electrolytes,” said one commenter.

“I’m not a pool guy, but I own a house, and if I’m going to work outside all day, I fill a big jug of water with a little lemon, salt (very little) and honey.

“You can also use Gatorade if you want. So grab a large thermos for cold water.”

Yes, long sleeves seem counterintuitive, but keeping the sun off your skin and wicking away sweat keeps you cooler.

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“Don’t be afraid to wear a funny hat or weird clothes,” suggested another.

They added that using cold water to manually cool the body makes a big difference.

“We are usually near a large amount of water that can be splashed on your face, head and body to cool you down,” they said.

“Just pay attention to your body and know the signs of dehydration.”

“If they happen to come across a pool on their travels, maybe they might accidentally trip over it…” joked one commenter.

“’Fall’ into a pool every now and then,” highlighted another.