| Before beginning, be aware of your medical | | | | walking in shopping mall areas. |
| condition. Anyone that has a family history of | | | | Sometimes, having someone along when you |
| heart problems should probably consult their | | | | exercise on a regular basis helps you keep to a |
| doctor first. Even those without any history would | | | | routine and can even be fun. |
| benefit from taking a full physical examination | | | | Don't ever forget to stretch. For senior citizens, |
| before starting an exercise program. | | | | muscular elasticity would invariably have |
| Don't push yourself too hard, instead pick | | | | deteriorated, so take the time to warm up and |
| rhythmic and repetitive exercises that will boost | | | | cool down properly with full, slow, stretching |
| circulation and start off at a comfortable intensity. | | | | exercises. |
| Your chosen exercise should be interesting | | | | Never bite off more than you can chew if you |
| enough that you feel you will be able to sustain it. | | | | haven't been exercising regularly. Start slowly, and |
| Be sure to wear attire that is both comfortable | | | | build on it. |
| as well appropriate for the weather and exercise. | | | | Depending on conditions, it may be a good idea to |
| If you have chosen walking as your exercise, | | | | drink water every 15 minutes. Sometimes relying |
| then be sure to select a location that has an even | | | | on sense of thirst can prove to be a bad idea, as |
| and soft surface, very little traffic, good lighting | | | | it may not be entirely dependable. Better safe |
| and is safe. Some senior citizens even enjoy | | | | than sorry, especially on sunny, humid days. |