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ENERGISE

EXERCISE TIPS

Energise Sport Low Calorie Citrus Flavour Sports Drink

Invest in good exercise clothing and footwear.

Wearing cotton socks can promote blisters.

Get non-cotton sport socks if you intend to walk or jog.

Get advice on what shoes to wear.

Many individuals starting to exercise do not pay attention to this most important part of kit. Get advice from the sports attendant at your sports store before attempting to pick a pair from the shelf.

When starting a walk/jog exercise programme remember:

Keep your runs short and your shorts long! Wearing leggings will help prevent chaffing during walking and jogging. Starting with a distance that is achievable without stress is the best way to start your programme.

Add dynamic stretching to your warm-up

Warm-up slowly and add some stretching while on the move. This is called dynamic stretching and not alone will you get warm but more flexible while doing these stretches.

Static stretching after exercise helps reduce the risk of injury.

Yes when individuals complete a simple static stretching routine (holding a stretch for 8-15 seconds at a tolerably uncomfortable level) will help reduce injury in a subsequent exercise session. Key areas to stretch for the walker, jogger include: calves (back of lower leg), quadriceps (thighs), hip flexors (front of hip) and hamstrings (back of thigh).

Mix rest and recovery into your routine.

Alternate days of exercise with days of recovery. Believe it or not if you start using this balance between exercise and rest you are likely to stick with the routine and you will be less prone to injury.

Myth: No pain no gain.

This old adage is now gone from modern training. It is not wise to train through pain. Injury is the most likely result.

Replace lost fluids by weighing yourself!

If you need to know how much body fluid you lose while you exercise weigh yourself before and after exercise and add the volume of fluid you consumed during exercise to your body weight loss.

Drink fluids frequently to ensure you stay well hydrated during exercise.

Carry a bottle of a lightly diluted sports drink such as Energise Sport Low Calorie. This is specially formulated to rehydrate you quickly. The small amount of energy and sodium in this drink will ensure that the fluid gets into your system quickly.

Mix aerobic, strength and flexibility for top results.

Stretch, walk or jog and complete body weight toning exercises for a thorough and balanced exercise programme.