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WORKOUT ATTIRE
Exercise dothing shouldbe comfortableand allow
unrestricted movement. Donot wear rubberized or
plastic clothing that can interfere with the evaporation
of sweat from your skin.Always wear athleticshoes
that are flexible and providegood protectionand sup-
port.
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Creating a more active lifestyle,In additionto establish-
ing a regular exercise program, will helpyou to achieve
your fitness goals. It'seasy to improve yourlifestyleby
making a few changes in your dailyroutine:
Keep yourself moving throughout the day. Use the
stairs instead of the elevator. Park a half mile away
from work or get off the bus a couple of blocks ,
before your stop and walk the remaining distance.
Increase midday productivity,creativity and energy
by replacing a heavy lunch with a light meal. Spend
the extra time in physical activity such as walking.
Substitute manually-operated devices for automatic
equipment such as lawn-care machinery, power
tools and snow removers.
Stop smoking; smoking nearly doubles the risk of
coronary heart disease. (Framington Heart Study)
Reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. Alcohol
is a major cause of liver problems and other health
disorders. (Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion)
Reduce your intake of fat. Less than 30% of the
calories you consume each day should come from
fat. Excessive fat consumption has been linked to
numerous causes of death, including heart disease
and cancer.
Know and keep a record of your cholesterol level,
blood pressure and other health information. Keep
your bloodpressure below 140/90; keeping itbelow
125/85 is preferable.
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