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Are we really a nation of dog lovers?
I am not talking about your average pooch, I am talking about the most obedient, loyal, loving, and trusting animal I know, the racing greyhound.This breed of dog is the most discarded of all breeds of dog, especially before, during and after...
Have you been looking for the latest and accurate assistance concerning fly fishing rods.
Have you been looking for the latest and accurate assistance concerning fly fishing rods.
When you are trying to find better-quality information about fly fishing rods, it will be tricky unscrambling quality information from poorly sourced fly...
Softball: Olympic Sport No Longer?
Softball has been around since a man named George Hancock first
invented the game in 1887 in Chicago. It took over 100 years,
but women's fast pitch softball became an Olympic event in 1996.
Fast pitch is different from the looping, relaxed...
Top T.E.N Sports Stories of 2004
In no particular order, these are T.E.N webzine's Top Sports stories in 2004 Red Sox win world series after 86 years.The world series itself was anti-climatic compared to the never before done in baseball comeback from a 3 game deficit over...
Week 12 NFL Power Rankings
1 (1) Indianapolis Colts (10-0) This team still have the
offense, but what happened to the defense last week? If they
clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs - and they
should - they may not even need their defense. Think about it...
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Is It Safe To Start An Exercise Program?
I think the real question is "How safe is it for you not to exercise?" Did you know that obesity has just replaced smoking as the number one cause of health related problems? That's incredible! Sorry to say, but that means we are a bunch of fat, inactive people! Back in the day when people milked cows and planted their own food for exercise, you would never hear of something like this. Think about that the next time you can't exercise because of a hard day at the office! O.k. before I tear off too far into a rant lets look at some of the real concerns you should tend to before you start an exercise program.
Before you exercise, go see your doctor-Get a check up. Make sure you get a blood pressure test and a blood test. Have your heart condition checked and make sure all the other stuff is done and o.k. Some people mistakenly hold back serious effort in the gym for too long because they are afraid something may be wrong with them. If you get a check up and receive a clean bill of health, that's one more excuse gone!
Before you exercise, note your pains and past injuries- Your trainer will need this to know how to design your exercise program. If you are going to do it on your own, you will be able
to do some research as to which exercises are the safest and most beneficial for you and what you should avoid.
Before you exercise, note your medications - A large part of exercise and fitness these days involves sports supplements. It's a good thing to know if any medications you're on will interact adversely with these supplements. I.E. Blood pressure meds mixed with ephedrine, caffeine and exercise is not a good idea!
Before you exercise, do the PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire). It covers most questions that should be addressed before starting an exercise program. Most gyms stock these forms for liability reasons and it shouldn't be hard to get a hold of one.
Last point; if you are just starting out and have a lot of questions about exercise and your fitness, invest in a personal trainer. It is the most sure fire way to make sure that you are doing all your exercises correctly and that you will be truly safe when you start your exercise program.
About the Author
Ray Burton is a personal trainer and owner of the exercise fitness site www.buildingbodies.ca.
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