In today’s Wellness Minute we let you know what you need to bring on your next bike ride. Always bring water. Never forget your spare inner tube and pump in case you get a flat tire. And bring your ID, cellphone and credit card in case of an emergency. Take a listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. Now available on iTunes right here
In today’s Wellness Minute we give you some tips on how to prevent injuries and accidents by working out safely at the gym. First learn how to use the equipment. Now at most gyms they have lots of people who can teach you how proper form, how to adjust the seat, how to get on and off the machines, etc. Ask the personal trainer for help that’s why they are there. Also when you are working out in a group go at your own pace. Lots of spinning instructors love to push and push you but be careful. In the shower wear the right shoes - there are lots of germs and fungus living on that shower floor and you have to be careful there as well. Take a listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. Now available on iTunes right here
In today’s Wellness Minute we give you some tips on how to safely ride your bike. If you are unsure of yourself on your new bike then get a few lessons. Most bike shops offer introductory lessons for bike beginners. Before a ride check your tires for the proper air pressure and also to make sure the tires are fastened on properly. Always wear a helmet. And try to avoid courses where there are a lot of fast driving cars and unsafe roads. Take a listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. Now available on iTunes right here
In today’s Wellness Minute we give you tips in order to help your kids play sports safer.
Children are at greater risk than adults from sports and recreational injuries since they are unable to assess the risks involved and have less coordination, slower reaction times, and less accuracy. Children develop at different rates, both physically and psychologically. A less developed child competing against a more mature child of the same age and weight is at a disadvantage and may be at a greater risk for injury.
Children ages 5 to 14 account for nearly 40% of sports-related injuries for all ages. The rate and severity for sports-related injury increases with a child’s age. Children who are new to a sport or activity are at greater risk of a sports- or recreation-related injury.
Children who do not wear or use protective equipment are at a greater risk of sustaining sports-related injuries. Lack of awareness for potential injury, inappropriate or unavailable equipment, and lack of money to purchase equipment are some of the reasons children do not use protective equipment.
Sports:
Baseball has the highest fatality rate among all sports for children ages 5 to 14. Each year, 3 to 4 children die from injuries sustained while playing baseball
Gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates among girls’ sports and the risk of injury increases with the level of competition
Basketball: In 2002, Most injuries out of all sports than 207,400 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries
Recreational Activities
Bicycling: Most injuries come from bikeing than any other recreational activitymore than 373,000 children aged 14 and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries.
Playgrounds: #2 Nearly 20 children ages 14 and under die every year from playground related injuries.
PREVENTION TIPS
Protective equipment, biking helmet, shin guards, mouth piece safe play conditions (e.g. field surfacing, maintenance) and development
Children should wear appropriate safety gear when participating in sports and recreational activities.
Make sure proper physical and psychological conditioning, use of appropriate safety equipment, a safe playing environment, adequate adult supervision, and safety rules that are enforced are included in any sports program.
Provide children with proper training and skills building when they are learning a new sport.
Match and group children according to similar skill level,
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