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By Neil Prada


It's no surprise that many thousands of people are injured each year in the name of fitness. Some are injured because they do not exercise safely, and others suffer injuries because they are not fit. The fact is, if you are not fit, you are more subject to injuries if you engage in weekend sports or fitness regimens, and are even susceptible at home or at work. If you are just beginning to work out and are unfit, take it slow and easy at first. One of the reasons people get hurt so easily is because they don't believe how out of shape they actually are. So what happens? Because these people haven't factored safety into their workouts, they just precede full speed ahead and then wonder why they get injured. They haven't even thought about what they need to do to prevent injuring themselves.

Once you begin to work out regularly - at least 3 - 5 times each week - you will have to fuel your body to provide the necessary extra energy. A vitamin/mineral supplement will be necessary, as well as sufficient food to provide your body with the extra energy it needs. If you want to diet and exercise at the same time, you must proceed with caution.

It is very important to avoid causing your body to become nutrient deficient. Your body can go into what is known as starvation mode if you don't give it what it needs to function properly. The level of your energy will drop drastically if you don't give your body the nourishment it needs. Experienced exercisers, who perform extreme workouts, listen to what their body is telling them. You body, as strange as it may sound to you, is always telling you what it needs. It's simply a matter of paying attention to yourself. And you will be the one who benefits. By becoming aware, you can sidestep a potential injury with ease. Then, you must listen to your body and take appropriate action. Don't be a tough guy or gal and force yourself to continue if you feel a problem or are in pain. If you need to stop, do so, and avoid damage to your body. According to what your body is telling you, you should take steps to alleviate the problem or stop altogether.

There will be a certain amount of tear down of your muscles when you do improper workouts such as using the schwinn recumbent exercise bikes and how much will be determined by what kind of exercises you do. But no matter what, you need to allow some time for your body to heal and rebuild. Besides giving your muscles time to recover after a workout, you also have to allow for a sufficient amount of sleep each night. Your body uses the time you are sleeping to rejuvenate it so you will be adequately prepared to face the new day. Another side effect from deficient sleep is that your body is more prone to injuries from your exercise regimen. With adequate sleep, you will start your day bright-eyed and bushy tailed. You energy will be high and you will function better all day long.

Remember, warming up your muscle groups by stretching is crucial if you want to prevent injury to your body. When you have finished your workout, it's also important to do some stretching to cool-down. Your body is important and you want to make sure nothing you do will cause you injury, so don't try to sidestep important steps in your fitness routine. For those of you who are doing weight training, it is even more important for you to stretch and warm up before you begin. The reason this is so important is because lifting weights causes your muscles to become shorter. Don't rush into anything. Take your time and do whatever is necessary to ensure optimum health for yourself and maximum fitness for your body.




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