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.
Health Tip: Boost Your Energy
If you often feel out of breath or seem to tire easily, you probably should better pace yourself.
Here are suggestions to help boost your energy, courtesy of National Jewish Health:
* Work slower, and take short, frequent breaks. Don't rush yourself.
* Find the most efficient way to perform everyday tasks. Don't make yourself work harder than you have to.
* Break out strenuous tasks into smaller projects, with breaks in between.
* Breathe slowly and deeply, and avoid short, jerky breaths.
* Plan your activities, schedule time for them, and relax.
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