| I think the real question is "How safe is it for you not to | | | | you are going to do it on your own, you will be able to |
| exercise?" Did you know that obesity has just | | | | do some research as to which exercises are the |
| replaced smoking as the number one cause of health | | | | safest and most beneficial for you and what you |
| related problems? That's incredible! Sorry to say, but | | | | should avoid.o Before you exercise, note your |
| that means we are a bunch of fat, inactive people! | | | | medications - A large part of exercise and fitness |
| Back in the day when people milked cows and planted | | | | these days involves sports supplements. It's a good |
| their own food for exercise, you would never hear of | | | | thing to know if any medications you're on will interact |
| something like this. Think about that the next time you | | | | adversely with these supplements. I.E. Blood pressure |
| can't exercise because of a hard day at the office! | | | | meds mixed with ephedrine, caffeine and exercise is |
| O.k. before I tear off too far into a rant lets look at | | | | not a good idea!o Before you exercise, do the PAR-Q |
| some of the real concerns you should tend to before | | | | (physical activity readiness questionnaire). It covers |
| you start an exercise program.o Before you exercise, | | | | most questions that should be addressed before |
| go see your doctor-Get a check up. Make sure you | | | | starting an exercise program. Most gyms stock these |
| get a blood pressure test and a blood test. Have your | | | | forms for liability reasons and it shouldn't be hard to get |
| heart condition checked and make sure all the other | | | | a hold of one. |
| stuff is done and o.k. Some people mistakenly hold | | | | Last point; if you are just starting out and have a lot of |
| back serious effort in the gym for too long because | | | | questions about exercise and your fitness, invest in a |
| they are afraid something may be wrong with them. If | | | | personal trainer. It is the most sure fire way to make |
| you get a check up and receive a clean bill of health, | | | | sure that you are doing all your exercises correctly |
| that's one more excuse gone!o Before you exercise, | | | | and that you will be truly safe when you start your |
| note your pains and past injuries- Your trainer will need | | | | exercise program. |
| this to know how to design your exercise program. If | | | | |