It is important to prevent injuries when you exercise. There are traumatic injuries that can happen suddenly and overuse injuries that happen from repetitive motions. As a first line of treatment for overuse injuries, you can try RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation. However, it is important that you see a healthcare professional as well, to make sure nothing serious is going on.
Wear comfortable shoes – https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/how-choose-athletic-shoes#1.
Learn how to exercise correctly – https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/weight-training/art-20045842?p=1 .
Wear a helmet or other protective gear when riding a bike, skateboard, roller blades and other activities that can result in injuries. Wear the safety clip attached to treadmills – they will stop the machine if you get too far from the safety bar.
Stay safe when exercising in hot weather – https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048167.
Make sure to drink enough water before, during, and after exercise. You probably don’t need to increase your protein intake unless you decide to become a body builder. However, eating or drinking a small amount of protein-rich foods can be helpful with muscle recovery. Make sure you are eating enough carbohydrates for energy.
If you decide to use dietary supplements to enhance performance, first read this https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-HealthProfessional/. Know that dietary supplements may not always work as you expect, so consider carefully. Using medications like anabolic steroids or human growth hormone to enhance performance is unwise and may lead to health problems.
