Any age can exercise to improve their health. However, unprepared boomers can cause injury to their bodies by hitting the tracks, trails, and tennis courts.
“Weekend warriors and boomers are more susceptible to injury because oftentimes they are not keeping themselves physically prepared,”Anne Meyer is a private practitioner in West Los Angeles that focuses on sports rehab.
The strain of physical activities can damage ligaments and muscles and cause joint pain. Overexertion and falls can cause injuries to aging exercisers. Boomers don’t have to sacrifice outdoor enjoyment for weekend-long channel surfing.
Exercisers can be active and healthy by following a few simple steps. Meyer says that stretching and exercise three times a week can help boomers prepare for active weekends.
Stretching before and after exercise is a great way to prevent injury. Warm-ups and cool downs should be a part of every boomer’s workout routine. Exercise is only possible if you eat well. The body can build new healthy tissues by limiting processed foods and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.
“Tissues are constantly being renewed. Sometimes what you remove from your diet is more important than what you add. Artificial sweeteners should be eliminated,” Meyer advises. “To keep hydrated, exercisers need to drink water often. Eating a small amount every four hours can boost metabolism and keep bodies energized during exercise. Weekend warriors with arthritis may want to avoid citrus, which can aggravate arthritic symptoms. Fish oils are a good addition to help decrease inflammation.”
Boomers should immediately rest, apply ice and elevate the injured arm or leg. You can also use Boiron’s odorless Arnicare Cream Gel to relieve pain. Arnicare Gel can be used to treat muscle stiffness and pain, as well swelling and bruising.
“I recommend Arnicare Gel to my patients to reduce pain, swelling and bruising when injuries do occur,”Meyer agrees. Meyer also recommends that people seek medical attention if they feel any pain.
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