Show Spring Training Even Necessary For Amateur WOMEN'S MEDICAL NEWS I By Louise Chase Springs Spring's promise of renewal works Its magic so well that even folk who've spent the winter winter win win- ter bound to desk and TV suI su- su I denly feel as though they can go out and play 36 holes of golf the first beguiling day Dont Don't do it though The American Medical Association As- As advises that the shape up and warm up are In order before engaging In InI I any vigorous sport alter after a perIod period per per- Iod of Inactivity Here are some tips for meeting the challenge of sprIng successfully and healthily Have a medical check up especially especially es- es if you haven't had one In some time Tell your doctor what your sports plans are so that he can advise you on the basis of your specific physical needs Hell He'll take Into into In- In to consideration the condition of your heart your circulatory and respiratory systems your reflexes and may suggest proper diet as well as a rest I and sleep schedule I Begin by conditioning your your- self Athletes and dancers always always al- al ways spend part of every days day's practice by warming up first You should do so too II If you lou plan long hours on the tennis courts or golf course or hikIng hiking Ing begin by taking brisk walks every day Make them a little I longer each day Work at Increasing increasing In- In creasing your endurance When you start your sport limit yourself at first Nine that leave you hol holes es pleasant Pleasantly are likely to be more tired died than 18 or 36 that satisfy g gon le on the point of colla leave aye y YOU Ipse I collapse Eat properly There Theres There's manic food that will iv s no g give eY you the ual all energy you need sports A balanced e diet die In eluding meat an and d meat b iL utes milk and milk p r vegetables and frUits breads and cereals Is assent lal ial for the athlete It If you it fin yourself eating someWhat more tnora than do you when you Oure se dont don't Worry about I T Remember that else case burns Vigorous exer r. r up calories on keep an eye on your weight Dont Don't let ld extra Doun accumulate Dont Don't count yourself out Of a sports It if youve you've had a heart attack or are pregnant clans agree that there are a as asal and benefIcial al exer ener cases and sports actiVities f for cr crY both But be guided b Y doctor 1 Have a sporty spring |