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Exercise
Requires Energy
Be
sure to avoid working out on an empty stomach. Avoid fatty
foods, or foods high in simple sugars, like candy bars or
sodas. Heavy meals will feel like a brick in your stomach and
may cause nausea.
Stick
to complex carbohydrates, which are easily digested and
provide the necessary glucose your muscles need. A bean taco,
cottage cheese, or nutrition bar will break down slowly,
providing continued nourishment during your exercise session.
Drink
before, during and after your workout. Fortunately, carrying a
water bottle is quite the fashion now, so you won’t feel odd
taking a bottle of water with you. Water is one of the most
basic needs and when you work the body, water is lost and must
be replaced. Besides, it will taste wonderful.
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Most
Overlooked Aid to a Safe, Constructive Workout
An
extra five or ten minutes spent in stretching can save hours
of pain and even prevent injuries. Heel-spurs are perhaps
the most common result of not stretching after running,
walking, biking or any activity requiring extensive use of
the legs, including some forms of weight training. In most
cases heel spurs can be avoided or remedied through the use
of a few simple stretches.
In
addition to rewarding your muscles for a job well-done,
stretching can prevent the day-after-head-to-toe-soreness
often suffered by new fitness seekers. It’s an investment
costing only a few minutes.
Gently
stretch every muscle used in the workout, holding each
position for twenty seconds, never bouncing or straining.
Stretching should not hurt. There are many books and videos
available which illustrate proper stretching technique.
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