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14 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 5, 2006 2006Summer Sizzlers Be Ready for another Summer Sizzler with A1's Annual Summer Sale Exercise enthusiasts look forward to the positive cardiovascular affects of outdoor summer activities, but every year, runners, walkers, cyclists, and many others contend with joint-overuse injuries, such as tendonitis, muscle strain, and stress fractures. These are often caused by too much, too quickly, or by not warming up correctly. www.oakvillebeaver.com Summer Safety: Use this checklist for pain free outdoor activities that strengthen leg muscles, for example, also can lower the risk of knee problems and injury. · Make sure your shoes fit properly and allow for swelling during activity. · Talk to a physician about taking more vitamins, minerals, and a cartilage- building supplement like Cell-fX. Scientific studies have demonstrated that the supplementation of chondroitin sulphate (Cell-fX) goes a long way to replenish the cartilage to healthy levels. It has been shown to also inhibit the breakdown of cartilage, and stimulate synthesis of other critical building blocks, such as collagen and proteoglycans. · If you know you have weak knees, get extra support from knee braces. · Apply ice to sore muscles following your activity. · Stay alert to the messages your body sends you. Take time out at the first signs of an injury. - News Canada In addition, you may qualify for the Government's $575 Cool Savings Rebate. Ask an A1 Home Comfort Specialist for a Rebate Assessment. Here's a handy checklist for you to clip and use to maximize the enjoyment of your effort while protecting your joints, bones and muscles: ·Warm up with jumping jacks, or by walking in place for three to five minutes. Follow with stretching exercises to loosen the hamstring, groin, thigh, and calf muscles. Hold each position for at least 30 seconds and avoid the urge to bounce into the stretch. Repeat this routine at the end of your activity. · Cardiovascular routines should be accompanied with muscle-building exercises or weight training. Exercises CALL TODAY! GOVERNMENT OFFER ENDS AUGUST 31! Call: 905-333-1717