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Cautions of Exercise

May 8, 2008 by rainier  

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1)Choose activities you like to do. If you pick a sport or exercise program that you think is boring in the beginning, you might have a hard time staying with it.

2)Try to do aerobic activities, strengthening activities, and stretching activities. Aerobic activities, like running, walking, swimming, biking, in-line skating, and dancing, get your heart moving. Don’t forget to wear the appropriate protective gear-a helmet for biking, and a helmet and protective pads for in-line skating. Strengthening activities, like push-ups and chin-ups, build muscle strength. Stretching activities prepare your body for harder exercise, help your body relax afterwards, and improve flexibility. They are excellent for warming up before you do exercise and for cooling down afterwards. Remember that all of this can help you become more active, have fun, and improve your sense of well-being.

3)It’s important to put fluids back into your body when you sweat. Be sure to drink at least one 8-oz. glass of water before and after you exercise! And, keep a bottle of water handy while you exercise in case you get thirsty during your workout. Six to eight glasses a day are the minimum.

4)Make sure your fitness plan fits into your schedule. If you are a morning person, exercise then. Hate to get up? Exercise after school or get a group of friends together at school to practice a sport.

5)Exercise or play an active sport at least three times a week.

6)Remember, exercise does not have to be a big deal with expensive athletic shoes, clothing, or equipment. Walking works great. Set a distance and a time. Record a tape with music that makes you go and get moving. Climb stairs, do aerobics to a tape, jump rope, go running, play basketball, play soccer, or ride your bike-these are all easy-to-do fitness activities.

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    May 21, 2009 at 7:59 am

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