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Interesting game : Bowling
Bowling is a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
Bowling can refer to two distinctly different types of game. The first is played along an "alley", most commonly made of...
NFC Road to the SuperBowl
NFC Conference Championship St-Louis Rams Vs Atlanta Falcons Can Atlanta can disrupt the Ram passing game by exploiting their weak Offensive line, with pro-bowl led Patrick Kerney and his 13 sacks this season? Can Atlanta establish ball...
Plyometrics, Power training, & more Plyometrics
Plyometrics, Power Training & More Plyometrics
by Mark Sias, http://www.bionicplyometrics.com
Being a consultant to many trainers & athletes across the
country, it has been my experience that 'plyometric" training is
one of the most...
Wenger and Mourinho at it again!
Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho's personal attacks are
beginning to overshadow the game.
On Saturday the showdown between Chelsea and Arsenal was a
cracking game of football. Whoever you support, and I support
neither, Arsenal were...
Which Birdie Has Your Husband Got His Eye on - On the GOLF COURSE
Why is it that women/wives etc intend not to take much interest
in their spouse's past time of playing golf. How many ladies
have sat back and denied themselves a game due to the fact that
they feel that this game is not for them?
Don't...
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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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