Workout Accessories
Many people complete their workout outfits with accessories such as portable radios, MP3 players, heart monitors, stop watches, weight lifting gloves and belts, and so on. This is a great way to pass the time while exercising or to monitor your progress. However, there are a couple of things you need to watch out for.
These include:
- Make sure the cords, cables, or earphones are secured so that they don't get caught on anything.
- For items with earphones, keep the volume low enough that you can hear what's going on around you. If people are yelling at you because you're about to walk into a hole or because the gym is on fire, you definitely want to hear it.
- For strength training, bodybuilding or weightlifting gloves are a good idea in order to prevent you from getting sore hands and/or calluses. However, this is very much a personal choice.
- Unless you're doing some serious body building, a weightlifter's belt is probably not necessary. A belt can sometimes do more harm than good so make sure you talk to a fitness trainer if you feel you need one.
In all cases, workout accessories should help improve your workout. Be cautious however, of any accessory that may potentially create a safety hazard by getting caught on anything or by restricting your movement.
Your Next Step
Your last step in this chapter is learning how to Modify your Exercise Routine in Special Cases, or you can return to the Physical Health page.
Page Updated: 10/27/06
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