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22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Osteoporosis is a common health problem in this country. As many as 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will have osteoporosis. A sedentary lifestyle with a lack of weight-bearing exercise is a risk factor. Osteoporosis results in bones becoming less dense and more “honeycombed”. The bones are therefore more easily broken, especially if you have an injury such as a fall. Oestrogen is a....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
PULLED MUSCLES If you have pulled a muscle treat it with the RICE technique (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation). It may take a few days to feel better so wait until you have fully recovered before you exercise again. COLD OR FLU If you just have a cold depending on how you feel you can do a little exercise as it may make you feel better. However if you have flu like symptoms then rest....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
When you're starting an exercise regime always start off at an easy pace and build up – if you try to do too much too soon it wont make you feel good or you may even injure yourself and that could put you off or set you back.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Here are some great w orkout fitness tips: Always warm up before a workout for 5- 10 mins as this gets your body and muscles ready for exercise and prevents injuries. Always cooldown after an aerobic workout for 5-10 mins - stopping immediately can cause blood to pool in your legs and can lead to dizziness or even fainting. Leave a rest day between resistance workouts (unless you are....
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Exercise during pregnancy is ideal for women at low risk, who were already exercising before pregnancy, but it is not a time to start if previously no exercise was taken. During pregnancy you should be aiming to maintain rather than improve your fitness, which in practice means reducing your exercise intensity and volume to a level lower than before. This will not lead to a decrease in fitness....
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