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FALL
INJURY
PREVENTION
COALITION

Countdown to Fitness

10.	Check with your doctor to rule out physical problems that may be affecting you mobility.
9.	Make sure your footwear is properly fitting and supportive.
8.	Start gradually, about 5-10 minutes at first.
7.	Make exercise a part of your daily routine.
6.	Find an exercise partner to keep you motivated.
5.	Pay attention to your body....If "it hurts" ..stop! and consult your doctor.
4.	Remember to breathe.
3.	Rest whenever necessary.
2.	Warm-up before you do harder exercise and remember to cool down afterwards.
1.	Keep a written record of your progress.

Exercise; A Lifetime Commitment

Benefits of Physical Exercise

Helps maintain the ability to live independently

Reduces the risks of falling and fracturing bones

Can help reduce high blood pressure in some adults

Helps people improve stamina and muscle strength

Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression

Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints

Helps control swelling and pain associated with arthritis

REMEMBER: Success Requires Commitment to Yourself

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