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Exercise, as we are often told, is key to
living well and enjoying life to the full. It helps us to live longer and
generally promotes well-being. Millions if not billions of people around the
world find pleasure from participation in various sports and activities.
However, if carried out incorrectly, exercise can cause damage and distress.
The first point to make when we consider
safe exercising is that you should ensure you are fit to exercise before you
begin. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, check with your doctor as
to whether or not the exercise you wish to undertake is suitable. If you are
changing your exercise routine, it may also be prudent to check with a medical
professional first. For instance, if until now you have partaken in a light jog
several times a week, but you now wish to participate in strenuous cardiovascular
activity on a daily basis, a doctor may need to be consulted should you have a
medical condition.
Before you begin exercising, make sure you have
the right clothes to exercise in. Trousers and tops should be loose fitting,
but not too baggy. Invest in a pair of proper sports trainer with the correct
instep to suit your feet. This should help prevent any back problems from
developing. Make sure you carry a bottle of water with you whilst you are
exercising too, so you can avoid getting dehydrated.
A proper warm up helps your muscles to
relax in preparation for the work ahead. Focus on gently stretching your arm
and leg muscles, without placing too much strain on them. Start off your
exercise slowly and gradually increase the level of activity over time, if you
are new to it. Listening to your body during the exercise will help you to
avoid overuse injuries. Whilst you are out and about, watch out for uneven
pavements, wet floors or other obstructions which can make your exercise
unsafe. If you do suffer an injury whilst out in public, visit www.firstpersonalinjury.co.uk/no-win-no-fee-compensation
for more information on what you may be entitled to.
Should you find yourself feeling very
unwell, or if the exercising is making you feel faint, it might be time for a
break from the activity for a week or two. Equally, if you notice persistent
pains or aches in your joints, your body may be trying to tell you that you are
pushing yourself too hard. Ideally, you should mix different activities in
order to prevent repetitive wear. For instance, rather than running everyday
and placing constant stress on your knees and ankles, intersperse with bouts of
swimming or tennis.
If you go on holiday, or have other reasons
for taking a break from exercising for a while, don’t be tempted to go straight
back in at the level you were at before. Build up to your previous exercise
regime gradually instead. Your body will thank you for it. In fact, your body
will thank you for following all of these tips!
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