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FITNESS WALKING. INJURY PREVENTION Warm Up- prepares muscles for activity (HR and muscles) Cool Down- allows body to gradually return to a more relaxed.

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1 FITNESS WALKING

2 INJURY PREVENTION Warm Up- prepares muscles for activity (HR and muscles) Cool Down- allows body to gradually return to a more relaxed state Stretching Dynamic- movement based stretching (jogging, high knees, Frankenstein's…) Static- stationary based stretching (touch your toes, arm across chest…) Self Care- managing ones body, life, stress… P- pressure R- rest I- ice C- compress E- elevate Ice Baths / “Cupping”/ Acupuncture / Massage Therapy / PT

3 INJURY PREVENTION Equipment Shoes Clothing for Weather Cold Hot Precipitation Wind Sport Specific Watches

4 SHOES Walking- comfort and “cloud like” feel Running- neutral, minimalists, stability, barefoot style Trail Running- aggressive bottoms for grip during ascents/descents on dirt, rocks, trees Cross Training- typically flat on the bottom for support while lifting, cutting, jumping Sport Specific Basketball Baseball Soccer Volleyball Tennis Any others?

5 CLOTHING Cold Down, heat gear, layers, smart wool, thinsulate Heat Moisture wicking, loose, “airy”, free flowing Precipitation Waterproof, layers, seam sealed vs standard seam, GORETEX Wind Wind breaker, keeps warm insulated air contained

6 SPORT WATCHES Garmin Suunto Fit Bit Apple Watch Iron Man/ Timex GPS


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