STAY SAFE

Regular physical activity is vital for good physical, social and emotional health. While there is a risk of injury with any type of physical activity, the benefits of staying active far outweigh the risks.

You can reduce your risk of exercise injury by:

• Wearing the right shoes

• Using the correct equipment

• Drinking water and staying hydrated

• Warming up and stretching properly

• Being aware of your surroundings—always exercise and compete in a safe and level area clear of any obstacles or items

• Maintaining social distancing rules (stay at least six feet away from others)

Stop exercising and seek medical help if you experience symptoms such as:

• Discomfort or pain

• Chest pain or other pain that could indicate a heart attack, including pain in the neck and jaw, pain traveling down the arm or pain between the shoulder blades

• Shortness of breath

• A rapid or irregular heartbeat