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Friday, December 21, 2007
Safety First When Exercising
Most people can and should exercise. However, there are individuals who should get their doctor's permission prior to beginning an exercise program. Anyone with an unstable medical condition will want to seek an exercise prescription from their doctor.
Injury may also require an individual to wait for the healing to be complete prior to beginning exercise. If you have cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, you should begin your exercise in a medically supervised environment. Think about these factors the next time you exercise:
Start Slowly - Listen to your body and your doctor. For moderate endurance exercise, simply walk a little further each time you exercise and gradually increase the pace of your walks as the weeks pass. For strength exercise, lift a weight that you usually lift, but do it more times than normal.
Impact - Some activities involve jumping or pounding that may be uncomfortable or can lead to injury. Swimming, cross-country skiing, in-line skating, cycling and rowing are easier on the joints.
Convenience - Some aerobic activities require expensive equipment, are seasonal or are not readily available in certain locations.
Skill - Activities that require a lot of skill may discourage you. Try to avoid activities that do not fit with your skill base, and don't quit before you've developed the skills you need for the activity to become enjoyable.
Social Factor - Exercising with a group can be fun and beneficial. Sometimes exercising with other people is such fun that you're more likely to continue your fitness program. For safety reasons, some aerobic activities are best done with a group.
You should always be able to catch your breath and speak comfortably while exercising. It's normal to sense a little discomfort, but you should never sense pain. Always remember to warm up slowly and to cool down gradually. If you use a trainer, be sure to check credentials. The exercise industry is not well regulated, so be sure to ask questions and seek certified individuals.
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