What You Do after Exercise Can Help Reduce Risk of Injury Everybody knows that you're supposed to prepare yourself for participation in any sport or physical fitness activity. But it's just as important (maybe even more so) to engage in a good cool-down after you're done. When you're done exercising, your body needs to return to a steady state of rest. That means your heart rate and breathing … [Read more...]
Minimizing Sports-Related Injuries—The Warm-Up
What You Do Before Exercise Can Make a Difference When you engage in any physical exercise, whether it's a workout at the gym or a game of tennis, injuries are not uncommon. But you can manage the risk of injury by paying attention to what you do before you hit the field or the gym. The Warm-Up In any type of exercise, a number of changes will take place in your body: You'll have more … [Read more...]
Strategies for Minimizing Your Risk of a Sports Injury
Simple Steps You Can Take to Stay Active and Healthy When you play sports, you know that injury is always a possibility. Some injuries simply can't be avoided, but many can. Here are some tips to help keep you in the game. Be willing to take some time off—Did you ever notice that professional athletes don't have seasons that go all year round? There's a good reason for that—your body needs … [Read more...]
