Choosing to increase your fitness level by incorporating consistent exercise into your daily routine is very beneficial for your health. Whether you are just starting out an exercise routine for the first time or returning from a sedentary break, it is imperative that you have a safe experience. When inexperienced, injuries, dehydration, and hypoglycemia can arise during physical activity.
The American Diabetes Association has outlined several exercise tips on how to exercise to ensure a productive and safe workout:
If you suffer from diabetes, there are extra precautions that you must take to protect yourself during physical activity:
It is critical that you talk to your doctor before you start-off with any form of exercise. He or she can help you determine what type of physical activity would be best suited for your body. Following these simple workout tips, regardless of your fitness situation, can ensure that you approach physical activity in the safest way. Although it may take a while to get accustomed to working out on a consistent basis, the results you will gradually feel will make your patience worthwhile.
References:
Injury-Free Exercise - 11 Quick Safety Tips [Internet]. American Diabetes Association [updated 2013 Dec 17; cited 2015 Jan 28]. Available from: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/fitness/get-started-safely/injury-free-exercise.html
General Safety Tips for Getting Started With Exercise [Internet]. The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions; 2014 Oct 28 [cited 2015 Jan 28]. Available from: http://www.secondscount.org/heart-resources/heart-resources-detail?cid=43ad397a-f78b-4e38-b121-d915327ae30e#.VMmbQGTF8WU
Fitness program: 5 steps to get started [Internet]. Mayo Clinic; 2014 Feb 8 [cited 2015 Jan 28]. Available from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/in-depth/fitness/art-20048269
Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles:
Silberman, M. L., & Biech, E. (2015). Active training: A handbook of techniques, designs, case examples, and tips. John Wiley & Sons.
Pearl, B., & Golueke, R. (2005). Getting Stronger: Weight Training for Sports. Shelter Publications, Inc..
Heyward, V. H., & Gibson, A. (2014). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription 7th edition. Human kinetics.
Boyle, M. (2016). New Functional Training for Sports. Human Kinetics.
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