Monday, August 31, 2009

One last thing before you start

Before you begin to exercise here are some final points that need to be considered:

  • Choose an exercise programme most suited to your needs-if you are a beginner do not attempt to join an advanced class.
  • Always look at your own pace, monitoring yourself, 'listening' to your own body. Never compete with others; you are training to develop your own capabilities, not compare them with others..
  • Control your breathing and never hold your breath. Exhale with effort.
  • Check often to make sure you are performing the exercise or movement correctly.
  • Do not eat 2hrs before exercising so that your digestive system doesn't have to compete with your working muscles for blood supply.
  • Always drink water before, during and after exercise.
  • Avoid exercises that place needless strain on your body because of awkward positions, excessive speed and bouncing in one spot.
  • And last but certainly not least, Always respond to pain by stopping immediately.

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