Smart Weight Loss January 2018

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LEARN TO PROTECT YOUR BODY
High-performance athletes
don’t have to despair for too long because
some may never have to deal
with this at all. However, it is something
to look out for and get checked
as soon as possible. Just like anything,
you don’t want too much of anything
even if it is right for you at first.
A good way to prevent damage or scarring
is to limit your exertion. This begins
by learning to listen to your body
and not overdo things. You don’t want
to go to the brink of exhaustion every
single time. For example, most people
can get away with 20-30 minutes of cardio
and not damage their heart at all.
Anything over this at a higher intensity
will lead to an increased risk. You want
to learn to protect yourself at all costs
before moving forward with an exercise
regimen such as this one. If possible,
you want to look at avoiding endurance
training as it is going to take a toll on
the heart. You should look to moderate
what you’re doing and emphasize short
bursts more than anything else.
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