Sunday, August 16, 2009

The Advantages of Working Out At Home

By Buster Thomas

Home workouts can be a convenient alternative to fitness classes or the gym. However, without an instructor or personal trainer present, injuries can occur. Following these simple guidelines will ensure that your workouts are safe.

First, make sure that you warm up properly before each exercise session. Engage in low impact aerobics or cardio like walking or cycling to get your body ready for more intense exercise.

If you havent tried doing a workout before, you definitely should start small and work your way up to where you want to be. If you try to do too much, too soon, you are likely to injure your muscles. You will also minimize residual muscle pain this way.

4) After your body has adjusted to your new routine, it is time to increase the length of your workout sessions. Run or bike a little bit faster, but do not do anything truly uncomfortable. Know your limits. Stay within them so you do not hurt yourself!

Make sure any equipment you use is in good shape. Also make sure that you know how to use it properly. You can hurt yourself using a machine improperly or using a broken instrument.

Be particularly careful when you are using free weights. If you want to bench press or do squats, find a partner who can spot you. You can easily hurt yourself if you do not have a spotter helping you.

Listen to your body while you work out. Pain is an indicator that youve pushed yourself too hard, so if you feel intense pain, you should stop working out immediately. You should talk to your physician if the pain lingers, and wait to exercise again until the pain is gone, or you may just aggravate the existing injury.

Wear comfortable athletic shoes that fit correctly whenever you choose a workout involving walking or running. Good shoes will help prevent pains in your feet and legs. They provide adequate support and help prevent needless injuries.

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