Daily Physical Activity Tips

To get the most out of a fitness and exercise program students should keep the following tips in mind:

Warm-up:

• A warm-up should be intensive enough to cause light sweating
• It should not make you tired
• It should be between 5 - 20 minutes

Stretching:

• Should only be done after the muscles have been warmed up
• Needs to target the major muscle groups used to participate in your chosen sport
• A stretch should be held for at least 20 seconds or to a maximum of 60 seconds

Cool-Down:

• Should be a light aerobic activity

Further information regarding safe workouts may be found here: 
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/injuryprevention/a/safe-workouts.htm