Walking, and light to moderate exercise is usually fine for almost any healthy adult. It is best to consult your doctor before you plan to start a more vigorous workout. Especially if you have health concerns or were inactive lately. Do not continue with your routine exercise if you have any injuries. Or a chronic unstable health condition. This includes heart disease or respiratory ailment.
- Warm-up and cool-down
Dedicate at least 5 to minutes to warm up and cool down. Warming up helps prepare your body. It revs up your cardiovascular system. Stretching the muscles prepares them for physical activity. This prevents injuries. Cooling down after your workout lets you recover heart rate and blood pressure.
- Gradual change
Start slow. Build at a slow pace that feels right for you. Adapt your physical activity to your capability and capacity. Do not overwork yourself. This will only harm your body.
- Variety
Make sure to have a mixture of different kinds of activities. Training too hard or too often causes overuse injuries. These include stress fractures and stiff or sore joints and muscles. As well as inflamed tendons and ligaments.
- Listen to your body
It is okay to hold off on exercise if you are sick or not feeling well. You should not take persistent aches and pains after exercising for granted. Feeling faint or dizzy after exercise means your body needs to rest.
- Easier exercise
If you have not been exercising for a while, you should start at a lower level of exercise. You can do this by doing fewer reps or sets. Or lifting lighter weights.
- Supplements
Plenty of water intake is enough for most people. Drinks that replace fluids are better for those who do hard exercises. Some choose drinks that provide essential electrolytes. Some prefer to take muscle recovery supplements to help them.
- Proper attire
Each exercise needs different types of clothes and shoes. Make sure you have proper attire before you exercise. Ensure that you tie your shoelaces well if you have any. Replace shoes every six months. Worn out cushions will make you uncomfortable.
- Good form
This is essential in exercises. It is more important to have a good form than to finish fast. A good form will train your muscles well. You will achieve your goal better if you have a good form. Sacrificing good form by hurrying to finish fast will cause unwanted injuries. Do not struggle too much. Choose a good form that you are comfortable with.
- Proper temperature
Always check the temperature of your surroundings. Exercising in hot and humid conditions leads to overheating and dehydration. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can produce. It can lead to hypothermia.
Make sure to keep your safety a priority. Regular physical activity is vital for our health. It improves our physical, social, and emotional well-being. The benefits of staying active outweigh the risks that come with it.