Originally published December 11 2005
Experts discuss how to prevent accidents and injury while exercising
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The editors of Fitness Magazine go over safety strategies for exercise routines, to keep you healthy and injury-free.
It's not just frustrating when your yoga instructor uses terms you can't understand (such as describing moves in Sanskrit), it could actually put you at risk for injury by causing you to perform an exercise incorrectly.
Teachers should describe moves clearly and watch the class to correct students' form.
Don't be afraid to ask for more specific instructions.
STAY SAFE: Since fungi and bacteria thrive in warm, moist places, wear flip-flops in the locker room, shower stalls and near the pool to avoid athlete's foot, plantar warts and other infections.
STAY SAFE: Find out just who is training at your gym: At a minimum, trainers should be certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or another nationally recognized group.
Don't assume that just because someone talks the talk that he will -provide the best--and safest--training for you.
Whether you're taking yoga, Pilates or a sculpting class--or just working out one-on-one with a personal trainer--the instructor should always ask whether you're new to the activity or have any pain.
If so, you could exacerbate an injury or risk a new one.
If you have a preexisting condition, the trainer should be able to modify the moves to suit your needs.
DANGER: YOUR TRAINER STOPS WORKING OUT TOO ABRUPTLY.
STAY SAFE: Take the time to cool down, even if she doesn't.
Suddenly stopping a high-intensity activity can leave you lightheaded and dizzy.
If your teacher doesn't wind things down during the last few minutes of the workout, slow to a jog or walk until you're breathing normally.
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