Keep Moving
Get into an activity that will make you breathe a little harder. A few minutes here and there of short bursts of exercise will easily add up to more than 30 minutes in one day. There’s no need for special outfits or gear or getting on an exercise machine.
Avoid over-exerting yourself by seeing to it that you can still talk while you’re exercising, but not with the same ease as if you were sitting or standing. A sure sign that you are overdoing it is when you find you can’t talk.
Every time you move, you are using your muscles. So the more you move, you will be healthier and you will be strengthening your bones.
Stretch Before and After Exercising
You need to walk around a little for warm up before starting your workout. Don’t overlook the stretching routine. It helps keep your body supple so you can move more easily, but do it only after the end of your workout otherwise you might injure your muscles. Stretching after the workout will be more effective because your muscles have been “primed” and your body will become more flexible with each stretch.
Improve your balance. Stand on one foot, and brace yourself with one arm. Gradually learn to stand on one foot without holding on to anything. It only takes practice. Eventually you’ll discover that you have better balance.
Don’t go full tilt into exercising if you have been physically inactive for quite a while. Start small with simple exercise routines and increase the level of difficulty gradually. You’ll soon discover that you can go through your workout more easily and with more vigor.
Keep Hydrated and Breath When Exercising
It’s important to remember the importance of breathing when exercising because our natural tendency is to hold our breath. The correct way is to breathe out when your muscle is working – such as when you’re lifting something – and to breathe in when the muscle relaxes. Keep this in mind until it becomes second nature to you.
Avoid dehydration by increasing your water intake when you engage in activities that make you perspire. A simple test for dehydration is by holding a fold of skin on the back of your hand while making a fist; if the skin doesn’t go back to its normal position, you are dehydrated. Signs of dehydration to watch out for are dizziness, fatigue, and frequent headaches.
Exercise Correctly and Feel No Pain
If you’re doing it correctly, you should not feel pain while exercising. Feeling tired after a workout is natural but if you’ve overexerted yourself, you may experience real pain. You may take it easy the next day by doing less strenuous exercise. Apply compresses, alternating hot and cold, on the affected area. You may also take an OTC painkiller with your doctor’s permission.
