Gym and crossfit healthy habits. 5th grades.

We all know that sport and physical training have undeniable benefits in our health: to avoid obesity, to prevent circulatory problems, to feel better and  happier... However, when training or playing sports, we have to be careful, because physical activity, bad planned, can be even worse than not physical activity at all. Here we go with some advice:

• To create a WEEKLY PLAN. If we want to improve, we need a training routine. Twice or three times a week it's a good starting point. Then you can progresively add more training days.

• To WARM UP. It is good to do gentle physical exercises and stretches before the main physical activity. Thus, our muscles get ready, avoiding lesions or cramps.

• To COOL DOWN. Once you have finished your training it's necessary to lower the body activity. Good to walk a few minutes and to stretch well.

• To have COMMON SENSE. That is: if we feel pain, we must stop the activity. Otherwise, we will get hurt.

• To EAT WELL. You have to eat before and after training. Two hours before and during the two hours after physical activity.

• To DRINK WATER. When practicing sport our body is consuming a lot of water. So, it's important to drink before, during and after training.

• To SLEEP WELL. While sleeping is when our body recovers and improves. Without a proper time of sleep we will be in risk of lesions, illness and pain.