Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The Perks of Working Out At Home

By Buster Thomas

Working out at home can be a dangerous proposition, since you may inadvertently injure yourself, because you don't have an expert coach to watch your back. If you follow these rules, though, you can enjoy your workout at home without having hurting yourself.

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.

When first beginning a new exercise routine, start slowly. Your muscles need time to adjust to the increased strain, and overdoing it at first can cause muscle strain or injury. This will also decrease muscle soreness, which can occur the next day or even 2 days after your workout.

After your muscles begin to get in better shape, work out for longer periods of time. Dont increase the difficulty of your work outs suddenly, and if you feel like you are overextending yourself, back off. You need to know what you can handle and be careful.

It is important to make sure your treadmill and other exercise machines are working correctly and not defective. You need to also educate yourself so that you know how to use your equipment correctly. This will help ensure that you get the best results and dont hurt yourself.

Free weights should generally only be used when you have a partner there who can spot you. Particularly for exercises such as bench presses and squats, injury can occur easily, so be sure you have someone there who can help you.

Stop quickly if you begin to feel any pain. Do not workout again until it goes away. If it is persistent, see a doctor. Resuming exercise too quickly can aggravate minor injuries.

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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