Show GI Exercise The I Human Side SideBy By Connie King PA Redwood Health f Center CenterA Beautiful spring weather is conI conducive conducive con- con A I to getting back into shape by beginning an exercise program program or just literally jumping onto a volleyball volleyball volleyball volley volley- ball or basketball court Regardless of what we choose to todo todo todo do as our activity many of us tend to do too much too fast without appreciating the importance of stretching good form and appropriate appropriate appropriate footwear Unfortunately unbridled enthusiasm enthusiasm enthusiasm can lead to a variety of ankle injuries Most injuries can be prevented prevented prevented pre pre- vented with proper stretching conditioning conditioning conditioning con con- and appropriate foot wear The Health Centers have a two- two page informative handout that covers covers covers cov cov- ers before-and-after before exercise stretching and a conditioning schedule schedule schedule sched sched- ule for beginning runners The information is appropriate for general general general gen gen- eral flexibility as well as all kinds of other physical activities Knowledgeable stretching and evenly developed muscle strength L are probably the most important aspects of preventing activity injuries Using the conditioning schedule you will begin with walking walking walking walk walk- ing to develop lower extremity muscle groups while slowly increasing distance and endurance Appropriate footwear for support support support sup sup- port and stabilization of ankles is also covered in the handout The right shoe will help prevent painful injuries from rotation of your foot or lack of shock absorption from any variety of activities Additionally there is general information on form and surface selection specifically for running Stop by one of the Health Centers to pick up a handout or discuss discuss discuss dis dis- dis- dis cuss questions about beginning an exercise program for lar and physical fitness If you sustain an ankle injury remember it sometimes takes a long longtime longtime longtime time for the ligaments to heal and your exercise program needs to start from the beginning again The Health Center at the South City Campus is located in room At Redwood the Health Center is located on the lower level of the College Center Both sites are open at am a.m. all class days Remember to utilize this resource on campus for all aspects of your physical and emotional well ow IJ u |