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How to Prevent Workout Injuries

HOW TO PREVENT WORKOUT INJURIES NOTONLY DOESEXERCISE IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, EXERCISING EVERY DAY CAN DO MORE FOR your long-term health than all the efforts of a dozen doctors and their it prevents the onset of several life-threatening conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. medication. EXERCISE CANMAKE YOULOOK GREAT- younger, fitter and thinner. Proven Health f Benefits of Exercise 1 EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART Exercise to improve your heart health and provides a variety of health-related benefits. 2.EXERCISECONTROLS WEIGHT Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. 3.EXERCISECOMBATSHEALTHCONDITIONS AND DISEASES Exercise keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases. 4.EXERCISE IMPROVES MOOD Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. 5.EXERCISE BOOSTS ENERGY Exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. 6.EXERCISE PROMOTES BETTER SLEEP Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. 7.LOOK ANDFEEL YOUNGER Exercise can make you look great – younger, fitter and thinner. Preventing Injuries During Exercises • Check medical conditions with your health care professional before you start an exercise program. • Every workout should begin with a warm-up and end with a cool-down period. 1. WARM-UP • A warm-up helps your body get ready for exercise. • It gradually increases your heart rate and loosens your muscles and joints. 2. COOL-DOWN • A cool-down after you work out is important to slowly bring your heart rate back to normal. • Walking for 5 to 10 minutes after you work out is one way to cool down. 3. STRETCH • Do dynamic stretching before and after you work out, this will help increase in flexibility. 4. EASE INTO IT • When you begin an exercise routine or start a new workout program, start slowly. • Then gradually build up the intensity, duration, and frequency. • Don't push yourself too hard, you will be able to challenge yourself more. 5.CROSS-TRAIN • Repeating the same muscle movements frequently can lead to overuse and repetitive-use injuries. • Ways to vary your workout: Run on Day One. Lift weights on Day Two. Swim or cycle on Day Three. 6. KNOW YOUR TROUBLE SPOTS • Tailor your workout for problem areas. • Don't do exercises that hurt. 7.LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. • The "no pain, no gain" philosophy can set you up for an injury. You can get fit without feeling pain. • If you feel pain, stop your workout, and rest for a day. Presented By CIMS fitness courses Sources http://www.webmd.com, http://www.mayoclinic.org, http://www.sparkpeople.com, http://www.runnersworld.com cmsfitnesscourses.co.uk

How to Prevent Workout Injuries

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CMS Fitness Courses presents an Infographic on "HOW TO PREVENT WORKOUT INJURIES" which is created with the big idea of showing importance of Exercise and its proven health benefits . This will be use...

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