- Check with your doctor and find out
if it is okay if you begin exercising regularly. Be sure to find out how any medication you are taking may affect
you while exercising.
- Don't try any equipment that is not familiar to you. Ask recreation staff to teach you how to use equipment safely. If you forget later,
ask staff for a refresher training.
- Drink plenty of water before, during and after exercising.
- If you haven't exercised for a while, begin slowly. At first only exercise only for 5-15 minutes and, then, gradually increase
your exercise sessions to 30-45 minutes, 3-5 days per week.
- Warm up your muscles and joints before exercising. You can do this by walking slowly for 2-5 minutes and stretching your muscles.
- Also, warm down after exercising. You can walk slowly for 5 minutes until your pulse rate has
slowed down.
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