Exercise

Doroski Chiropractic in Woodbridge, VA. Few Chiropractors in Woodbridge Virginia have continuing education diplomates and Dr Doroski is the only Chiropractor of Neurology.

You want to start to work out but where to begin and how? Here are some thing to think about and do before starting.

1.  Start with a personal trainer.  Some of the gym machines can be intimidating and start out by using the correctly.
2. Warm up.  Light stretching and some cardio to get the blood pumping is always a great idea.
3. Hydrate!  Your muscles need water to function correctly and are less likely to spasm.
4. Mix up your routine.  Once you learn five or six exercises for a muscle group do different activities each time to keep the muscles guessing.
5. You aren’t 18 anymore.  What you did in high school doesn’t apply now.
6. Get proper equipment!  Good running shoes and some lifting gloves can go a long way to making exercise enjoyable and a great way to avoid injuries.
7. Feed your body!  It is hard to starve yourself and work out.  Make sure you are getting the proper nutrition.  Talk to a nutritionist about your goals.  The guy in the locker room doesn’t count.
8. Don’t forget cardio!  An even mix of cardio and weight and training will go a long way towards not getting hurt
9. Don’t “walk it off.”  If you hurt something go see someone.  Chiropractors are a great at helping you prevent injuries and help keep your body functioning at its best.

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Before you start an exercise program, there are a few things your need to figure out:

Question Yourself

What are your goals?

Lose weight… Increase cardio performance…   But if you’re of a certain age or have certain cardiovascular risk factors, you may need to see your physician before beginning a program that involves vigorous (as opposed to moderate) aerobic activity.

Here’s how exercise intensities are typically defined:

Low-to-Moderate

Something you can do for about 60 minutes.  Usually included in the 60 minutes is a slow gradual warm up leading to brisk pace.

Vigorous

Name says it all.  Usually after 20 minutes of this type of exercises fatigue starts to set in.  Heart rate and breathing significantly increased.

Are you planning to participate in vigorous activities and are a man over 45 or a woman over 55? You should receive a medical exam first. The same is true for individuals of any age with two or more coronary artery disease risk factors. If you’re unsure if this applies to you, check with your physician.

Now the standard questions you need to ask yourself:

A “yes” to any one of the following questions means you should talk with your doctor, by phone or in person, before you start an exercise program. Explain which questions you answered ‘’yes’’ to and the activities you are planning to pursue.

Have you been told that you have a heart condition and should only participate in physical activity recommended by a doctor?

1  Do you feel pain (or discomfort) in your chest when you do physical activity? When you are not participating in physical activity? While at rest, do you frequently experience fast, irregular heartbeats or very slow beats?

2  Do you ever become dizzy and lose your balance, or lose consciousness? Have you fallen more than twice in the past year (no matter what the reason

3  Do you have a bone or joint problem that could worsen as a result of physical activity? Do you have pain in your legs or buttocks when you walk?

4  Do you take blood pressure or heart medications?

5  Do you have any cuts or wounds on your feet that don’t seem to heal?

6  Have you experienced unexplained weight loss in the past six months?

7  Are you aware of any reason why you should not participate in physical activity?

If you answered “no” to all of these questions, and you passed the first round of questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can safely take part in at least a moderate-intensity physical-activity program.

But again, if you are a man over 45 or a woman over 55 and want to exercise more vigorously, you should check with your physician before getting started.