Safety is priority in everything including fitness, it is important for everyone to understand the hazards associated with exercising and learn how to stay injury free.
Staying safe requires common sense, but generally here are tips to help you stay injury free when exercising.
1.Dress in proper exercise attire; polo/singlet,joggers/shorts,Canvas/trainers.
2.Do not work out on empty stomach, at least have beverage, if you eat solid food wait at least an hour before you start exercising.
3.Always warm up before you commence exercising.
4.Have a bottle of water handy and always sip from it to keep your body hydrated.
5.Do not hold your breath while performing exercises, learn to inhale and exhale when working out.
6.Pay attention to your body; stop exercising if you start feeling dizzy or nauseated.
7.It is not advisable to eat solid food or drink alcoholic beverages between workouts.
8.Make sure to use correct exercise forms and posture.
9.If you are working out in a gym, make sure you know the proper use of every machine before making use of them, if not ask for assistance.
10.Always have a spotter around when weight lifting. In lay terms, a spotter is someone who can assist you complete your reps or help you put the weight down when you can’t push further.
11.Be aware of your environment and stay focused, do not allow your mind wander.
12.Finish up your workout with a stretch routine.
13.Allow time for injured muscle(s) to heal before engaging the injured muscle(s) in any exercise.
14.Be aware that working out late at night may cause insomnia
15.As a rule of thumb, see your doctor for a check-up before embarking on any physical activity (especially if you have a history of health conditions).
Although we cannot completely erase the possibility of sustaining an injury when exercising but it is more fun if you stay safe and injury free during workouts.
Cheers to the fit life.
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