07/12/2019
10 Tips for safe practice
Nearly anyone can walk safely and for healthy adults with no troublesome symptoms, light to moderate walking is usually fine. But do you have to talk to your doctor before you take a tougher diet? If you have any health questions or plan to start more vigorous workouts, especially if you haven't been active recently, it's wise to talk to a doctor.
If you have any injuries or chronic or unstable conditions of health, such as heart disease or several heart disease risk factors, respiratory diseases such as asthma, high blood pressure, joint or bone disease (including osteoporosis), neurological disease, or diabetes, definitely talk to a doctor.
Do consult your doctor if you suspect that you may have an illness that would interfere with an exercise program or if you have had any disturbing symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
10 Tips to prevent injury
The following tips can help you avoid injuries once your doctor gives you the go-ahead for exercise:
Take five to ten minutes for proper heating and cooling.
Plan to start slowly and gradually increase your level of activity unless you exercise frequently and vigorously.
Be aware that overuse injuries such as stress fractures, stiff or sore joints and muscles, and inflamed tendons and ligaments can be caused by training too hard or too often. Sports that prompt repetitive wear and tear on certain parts of your body— like swimming (shoulders), jogging (knees, ankles, and feet), and tennis (elbows) — are also often overused guilty. It is safer to mix different types of activities with enough rest.
Hear your body if you're sick or feel very tired, stop exercising. Cut back if you are unable to complete an exercise session, feel weak after exercise or get tired during the day, or suffer persistent joint aches and pains after exercise.
Initially drop back to a lower level of exercise if you stop exercising for a while. For example, lift lighter weights or do fewer reps or sets if you're doing strength training.
Simply drinking plenty of water is enough for most people. But if you work particularly hard or do a marathon or triathlon, select drinks to replace fluids plus essential electrolytes.
Choose your type of exercise clothes and shoes. Replace shoes as cushioning wears out every six months.
For strength training, good form is essential. Initially when you learn the exercises, use no weight or very light weights. Never risk good shape to complete