Proper preparation for an exercise program can serve several purposes.
First, it helps prepare the body physiologically for the program, which means warming up the muscles and preparing the joints for loads. This in turn, decreases the risk of injury and improves general performance during your program.
There are also other non-exercise related aspects of the program can help keep you on track and comfortable with your program. Following is a list of general guidelines:
1. Prior to initiating any type of exercise program, get a physical from your physician, especially if you are overweight, sedentary, over 35 years old, have any heart problems, have a history of heart problems in your family.
2. Set achievable, measurable, attainable, realistic goals also keep it fun.
3. Dress comfortable with material that allows good circulation of air and choose fabrics that absorb perspiration. Choose clothing that won’t restrict your movement, and that has none or few zipper or buttons. Wear good athletic shoes that provide plenty of arch support. Dress for the climate. In cold climate areas it is a good idea to have warm up “sweats” to keep muscles warm and to keep warm after exercise session.
Check with a Wellness Professional for more details regarding specific types of stretches and the activity for your warm up and cool down.
1. Prior to initiating any type of exercise program, get a physical from your physician, especially if you are overweight, sedentary, over 35 years old, have any heart problems, have a history of heart problems in your family.
2. Set achievable, measurable, attainable, realistic goals also keep it fun.
3. Dress comfortable with material that allows good circulation of air and choose fabrics that absorb perspiration. Choose clothing that won’t restrict your movement, and that has none or few zipper or buttons. Wear good athletic shoes that provide plenty of arch support. Dress for the climate. In cold climate areas it is a good idea to have warm up “sweats” to keep muscles warm and to keep warm after exercise session.
Check with a Wellness Professional for more details regarding specific types of stretches and the activity for your warm up and cool down.
Until next time,
JT
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