Category: Exercising Safety

Learn how to use equipment before getting on it. You do not want to hurt yourself. Clean each station before and after use. This will help reduce your risk of viruses. Do not leave equipment lying around the floor. This could injure yourself or someone else if not looking. Do not take a lot of cash and personal items to the gym with you. Criminals target gyms since you are not with your belongings. Wash off after you work out.. Read more...

Follow these simple steps to stay safe while you exercise. Warm up: Start off slowly with stretching and mild exercises, then build your way up. Wear the right clothes: lightweight, loose fitting tops; supportive athletic shoes; fabrics that absorb sweat; supportive bras for women Hydrate: drink lots of water before, during and after exercise Don’t exercise after eating: Wait at least two hours before doing a hard exercise (walking five to ten minutes is okay). If you eat small meals,. Read more...

With the cold weather around this time of year, many of us tend to become lazy and not exercise. It is important to stay active throughout the year. Just because it is cold outside does not mean we cannot exercise. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when exercising inside. Walk at an indoor location. You can go to a mall and walk around, or even walk in your home. Join a health club or gym. This will. Read more...

It is easy to come up with excuses to avoid exercising during the cold, winter months. The follow are reasons why exercise is so important: Short days and long nights can lead to lack of energy or exhaustion. Exercise can help to re-energize you Lack of sunlight can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression or a case of the blues. Exercise can help improve mood. Seasonal hustle and bustle during the holidays often leads to poor eating habits and weight. Read more...