Apr 20, 2006 7:03 am US/Eastern
Fitness: Gains Without Pains
NEW YORK (CBS) ―
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Stephanie Oakes appearing on The Early Show.
CBS
Spring and summer athletics can be a lot of fun, but not if you're on the injured list. So fitness expert Stephanie Oakes has some tips to help you swing back into your fitness or sports routine without the sprains and pains.
Stephanie Oakes' Fitness Tips1. 10 Percent Rule: Increase your training (mileage, time or amount of weight lifted) no more than 10 percent every week. More can increase the risk of injury.
2. Increase your training gradually over each week with a balance of cardio, strength training and stretching.
3. To avoid overuse injuries don't be a "Weekend Warrior." It's best to spread your workouts out throughout the week.
4. Use the Perceived Exertion Scale, the talk test or the heart rate range to help you determine workout intensity, and build it up over several weeks.
About Stephanie OakesAs a fitness professional, a wife and the busy mother of two very active boys Stephanie understands firsthand the challenges of balancing healthy habits with the demands of an often hectic life.
We all know how difficult it is to set aside time to exercise, but finding the time becomes much easier if the routines are fun instead of simply a chore. Especially when they provide the invaluable twin benefits of weight loss and a healthy heart.
Tune in to her weekly fitness segment Thursday mornings on CBS 2 to help get your exercise program back on track. She'll also fill you in on fitness trends, cool new fitness products, effective moves and Tri-State activities that will keep you and your family active and healthy.
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