Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Gym Workouts Caution

People need to exercise caution bfr starting any workouts at the gym.
1. Everyone can go to the gym but everyone cannot do the same things.Age matters for different workouts.
2. When u start with an exercise plan , start slowly.
3. There are certain conditions with which u shd not exercise without doc’s clearance like history of stroke ,asthma,lung problem,epilepsy.
4. With a cardiac problem ,with a doc’s advice,u can start with a light walk n increase in intensity.
5. Get a medical clearance if ur women above 55 n man above 45.
6. To avoid problems cropping up later get a medical clearance
7. Warning signs to stop exercising include tightness in chest , unusual amount of sweat ,sweating without a cause ,hyperventilating ,locked joints ,seeing stars ,dizziness and fainting.In the long term any pain tht lasts over 48 hours , lack of sleep .irritability and disorientation are signs tht ur overtraining.
8. Get yourself a PAR-Q TEST(Physical activity readiness questionnaire) to asses ur suitability to start an exercise regime.this is a basic test.the next level is SUBMAXIMAL FITNESS TEST (a physical test ,not just a Q-A) tht determines how strong ur heart is n how much u can push it.Other physical tests guage flexibility n muscle strength in ur upper n lower body.
9. FULL BODY CHECK UP----
Your BP , ECG , Platelet counts , Anemia , cholesterol ,RFT ,LFT
10. PAR-Q TEST--
#do u often hav chest pains?
#do u often feel dizzy or fainting?
#did ur blood pressure was too high any time?
#did u had heart trouble anytime?
#did u hav any bone or joint problem or pain tht gets aggravated by exercise?
#are u above 65 n not used to vigorous exercise?
You must listen to your body.if u feel u hav to stop-STOP.

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