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Being in peak physical shape is often a requirement and a byproduct of being an athlete. If you played sports in high school, then you likely remember having two-a-day practices, one before your first class and one after your last, every day during the week. Of course, in between those practices, you might participate in team weightlifting or cardio. Then on the weekends, you play a double header, compete in tournaments, or have multiple matches on multiple days. Your workouts are often decided for you by coaches and athletic trainers, so you rarely had to ponder ways to keep yourself healthy. But what happens when you head off to college and no longer play sports? How do you stay fit? Our experts at the office know! Give them a call at 502-451-5959 to get quick answers! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should aim to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as biking, running, or swimming each week. But, when practices and team workouts no longer take up space on your daily agenda, these former athletes are forced to be more intentional about their fitness routines, a challenge for many. Our experts here at Louisville Sports & Injury Center believe the best way to reintroduce physical activity into your busy college schedule is to dedicate a specific hour each day to maintaining your physical fitness. Believe it or not, your body thrives on routine, so try to find a time that works the same time each day or every other day when you can specifically focus on your fitness. After developing a routine, if you find your nostalgia for those bright football field lights makes your current workouts feel lackluster, consider joining a college intramural team. Most universities have the usual sports like football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer, but they will often throw in other fun competitions like a dodgeball tournament as well! Transitioning from years of playing sports to maintaining your own physical fitness can certainly be a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be! Our team of experts is here to help. Don’t waste another minute. Call our office at 502-451-5959 today! AN OVERLOOKED WAY TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE Do You Know How to Take Care of Your Body After High School?
While summer is winding down, families are looking to go on a few end-of-season adventures, camping trips included. Before you head out into the wilderness with your family, it’s important to be prepared. In fact, “be prepared” is the best piece of advice when it comes to braving the great outdoors. But what does being prepared entail? Here are four key tips. Have a first-aid kit nearby. A good rule of thumb is to keep one in your car at all times. You never know when you’ll need it. Kids may get a few bumps and scrapes while out hiking, or you might encounter poisonous plants, such as poison ivy or poison oak. Having quick access to cold water, soap, antiseptics (hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol), and calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream can keep infections at bay. Teach fire safety. When you build a fire, especially with kids, teach them about fire safety. This includes building the fire itself. Pick a spot away from brush and overhanging branches and create a pit surrounded by rocks. Before lighting a fire, have a bucket of water and a shovel nearby so you can quickly extinguish it when ready. Finally, remember to only build a fire as big as you need. A larger fire can be difficult to manage and keep under control. Keep an eye on the sky. Weather can change at a moment’s notice, and sometimes, it doesn’t give notice at all. Keep a close eye on the sky and monitor the weather on a radio. If a storm appears, seek shelter immediately and stay out of low-lying areas. When you’re in mountainous or hilly terrain, a little rain is all it takes for flash floods to occur. If you’re in a ravine when it starts raining, get out immediately. Always stick together. It’s a good idea to hike with a buddy and keep a whistle around your neck or in your pack. You never know what you might encounter or when you’ll need help. Hiking with kids is also a great time to teach them to recognize landmarks and be aware of their surroundings. If you have a digital camera or smartphone, show kids how to create a trail of digital breadcrumbs or pictures to help them find their way back to camp.
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