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Do’s and Don’ts of Exercising

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Regular exercise is vital to good health. It can be tough summoning up the enthusiasm to be consistent with your workouts. Here are some dos and don’ts to help you get the most out of your exercise session.

DO fit in fitness
Schedule “workout” in your planner. Make exercise a commitment.

DON’T get bored
Fitness routines should always be enjoyable. Exercise is a great stress-buster. Vary your workouts so that you enjoy exercising.

DO warm-up and cool-down
A warm-up prepares the body for the activity to follow. Muscles perform better and are less prone to injury when they are warm. A warm-up can mean simply walking or marching for 5 to 10 minutes to raise the body’s core temperature.

A cool-down lowers the body’s t.... Click to Read More