Break it up! Â If you cannot take 30 minutes of exercise all at once, break it up into two or more shorter sessions during the day Cool down. At the end of your physical activity, take a few minutes of light activity or stretching to cool down Don't wait to drink. Don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking. Thirst is a sign that your body has already been without fluids for a while Drink enough. As a rule, drink 4 to 12 ounces of fluid for every 20 minutes of exercise. Drink before and after exercise as well Drink up. How much to drink depends on the type and intensity of exercise, your metabolic rate, body mass, and size, and the temperature and humidity. Exercise on the road, away from a gym. Create and follow a workout routine that uses only a phone book and a stool or chair Listen to your body. Burning and fatigue are ok - if you feel pain, stop exercising. If not better after rest, elevation, and ice, see your doctor
Cool down. At the end of your physical activity, take a few minutes of light activity or stretching to cool down
Don't wait to drink. Don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking. Thirst is a sign that your body has already been without fluids for a while
Drink enough. As a rule, drink 4 to 12 ounces of fluid for every 20 minutes of exercise. Drink before and after exercise as well
Drink up. How much to drink depends on the type and intensity of exercise, your metabolic rate, body mass, and size, and the temperature and humidity.
Exercise on the road, away from a gym. Create and follow a workout routine that uses only a phone book and a stool or chair
Listen to your body. Burning and fatigue are ok - if you feel pain, stop exercising. If not better after rest, elevation, and ice, see your doctor