This is a general guide toward helping you determine what intensity level you should exercise at, how often you should exercise and what types of exercises you should do. Please consult your physician before beginning any new type of exercise program. To increase your overall fitness level, you will be focusing on three different areas: cardiovascular training, strength training and flexibility training. |
High-top shoes can help, but they may not be supportive enough. Prevention- wear supportive shoes and strengthen your ankles. Improve your balance by standing on one leg for 30 seconds, gradually building up to one minute. Then do it with your eyes closed. Develop baseline fitness. In other words, before you start league softball or join your health club's tennis team, take a few weeks to build up your overall fitness. |
