Posted in Fitness Training, Health Risks, Tips • Tags: avoid injury, fitness, Getting In Shape, improper technique, mild discomfort, physician
When you read online that you should consult a physician before starting a new fitness routine … there is a reason for this - and, it’s not just a disclaimer to protect the site owner against potential legal actions. It’s a recognition of the fact that exercise, done improperly, can be harmful and sometimes you can’t get everything you need to know with a few google searches.
A medical doctor, especially one that specializes in sports medicine - a relatively new focus - can check your overall fitness before beginning, help you define your limits and recommend specific routines to help you accomplish your chosen goals.
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Posted on April 2, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are no comments, hop to it!
Posted in Fitness Training, Tips • Tags: balance, consult your doctor, endurance, safety tips, Strength Training, stretching
It is never too late to exercise, even if you have already retired. While you should really have already been physically active before, you can still start as exercise can still be beneficial to you. Of course, as you get older, there are more risks in starting exercise for the first time than if you started when you were younger. However, those risks should not hold you back. There are some safety tips and suggestions you can follow to determine the right exercise regiment for you.
Consult your doctor first
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Posted on March 10, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are 2 comments!
Posted in Exercise, Running, Tips • Tags: Exercise, Running, Tips
By John Overton
Running is now one of the most popular participant sports in the country, and one which unfortunately causes many injuries, many of which could be prevented by selecting the correct running shoe and using shock absorbing insoles. While performance athletes in training have their own problems, this page deals with the most common injuries, i.e. those encountered by amateur runners and joggers.
Achilles Tendonitis can be a major problem. The achilles tendon is the tendon at the back of the lower leg connecting the heel to the calf muscles. Symptoms are dull or sharp pain, generally near the heel often with irritation of the ankle. The only cure is to stop running for at least a week because if not it will only get worse. It can be treated the same way as any other strained muscle: apply Ibuprofen gel or similar, rest the muscle as much as possible and apply ice packs or kold blue bandages.
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Posted on July 9, 2007 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are no comments, hop to it!
