Tips for keeping in shape

• Keep your inspiration in check - if you've been inactive for some time it's important to start slowly and gradually build up.
• Take into account your medical history or any problematic areas which may affect your choice of activity.
• The best activities to start with, are the low impact activities, such as walking, swimming or using an exercise bike.
• Don't forget the benefits of incidental exercise - take the stairs, walk to the train station or local shops.
• Consult your local APA physiotherapist about an appropriate exercise program tailored to your needs.
• Remember that warm up and warm down accompanying gentle activity and stretching will help to minimise your muscle soreness from new activity.
• Gyms can be great places to "get active" but you must ensure that you will be well supervised.
• Seek soft surfaces, such as grass and dirt paths, to start your walking and running programs.
• Make sure that you have appropriate footwear for your activity.
• If you have any injury concerns, stop your activity and consult an APA physiotherapist. The sooner that you address these injuries the quicker you can resume your favourite activity.