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Fitness Safety Tips
Ready to become more active? Be sure to read our safety tips before you begin exercising.
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You should talk with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, particularly if you suffer from high blood pressure or dizziness, have had a stroke, have a heart, lung, liver or kidney condition or if you have recently been hospitalised. If you are more than 40 pounds overweight, you should not work out at a high intensity level without professional supervision.
These exercises and workouts may result in injury if done incorrectly.
Be sure to warm up. Start out slowly and gradually pick up the pace as your body warms up. For example, if you're heading out on a 30-minute moderate walk, spend the first five minutes at a slower pace, then speed up to moderate.
Cool down by gently stretching the main muscles you used during exercise. Hold each stretch for 12 to 15 seconds. Don't bounce. Stretch to the point just before discomfort – if the stretch is painful, you're pushing too hard.
To avoid dehydration, drink water before, during and after physical activity. On hot days, don't exercise in the middle of the day and wear light-coloured, loose, comfortable clothing so body heat can easily escape.
If you're a pregnant woman, follow an exercise program recommended by your physician.
If you exercise outdoors:
- Wear a medic bracelet if you have an existing medical condition you're your condition and medications listed
- Dress appropriately for the weather/climate to prevent illness
- Carry a light and wear reflective clothing when exercising at night
- Consider exercising with a buddy
- Carry a phone in case of emergency
- Exercise in familiar areas where you know the surroundings and terrain
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