Now is the perfect time to get you and your family involved in some spring sports and outdoor activities that are not only good for physical fitness, but also promote personal development and build strong character. However, springtime can also be a prime time for sports injury, especially for teen athletes and the “weekend warriors” who try to squeeze their athletic activities into the weekend.
If you are ready to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, here are some friendly reminders to play it safe.
Work yourself into shape slowly. It’s the most important element of prevention, particularly for “weekend warriors” who may be tempted to go all out without preparing themselves properly. Use a graded exercise program to get into shape gradually, and then stay in shape the year round.
A few good reminders:
- Warm up
- Stretch regularly
- Use good equipment
- Use good technique
- Don’t overdo it
Staying hydrated is even more important when you are active outdoors in warmer weather. Make sure you drink plenty of water, and be careful with so-called sport drinks.
Making these tips good practice, you are sure to bound into spring without any injuries.