Health Tip: Weight-Lifting Safety
Weight lifting is a great way to work and strengthen your muscles.
To lessen your risk of injury, heed these weight-lifting safety suggestions provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians:
* Find a trainer or coach to teach you the proper techniques for lifting.
* Set goals for yourself based on your age, physical strength and maturity.
* If you're younger than 15, it may be too early to start a weight-lifting program. Your body simply isn't physically mature enough.
* Always warm up before lifting, and cool down and stretch afterward.
* Wear shoes with good traction.
* Always use a spotter when performing any major lifts.
Health Tip: Biking Safely
Proper supervision and wearing protective gear, especially a helmet, are critical to biking safely.
The Nemours Foundation offers these safety tips for children to prevent biking accidents:
* Wear fluorescent, brightly-colored or reflective clothing when biking, especially at night or in the evening. Avoid dark clothes.
* Wear lightweight clothing to keep cool.
* Wear pants with tight-fitting legs -- no flared or wide leg pants that can get caught in gears or spokes.
* If biking with a backpack, make sure the straps are tied up and out of the way.
* Wear sturdy shoes that can grip bike pedals. Never wear cleats, heeled shoes, or flip flops, and never bike barefoot.
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