Exercise Safety and Personal Security
Exercise is a top priority in many of our lives. It's important to our health and well being to take part in some form of physical fitness on a regular basis. Many of us enjoy exercising outdoors and take part in jogging, walking or biking. As important as it is to stay fit, its even more important to stay safe.
We live in a society that can be quite dangerous and unpredictable. As we exercise outdoors, especially at night, we can easily become the target of criminals if we're not careful. Walkers, joggers, and even bikers fall victim to assaults, rapes, knife attacks, and hate crimes daily. Unfortunately, you can not totally avoid crime, but you can reduce your chances drastically.
One the most important things you can do is to be alert. It's a simple thing to do, pay attention to what's going on around you. Just practicing this type of awareness can prevent a would be attack. The problem is most of us are in our own little world while running, jogging, or walking. Our concentration is on the "act" not on the surroundings, as it should be.
If you do not have to exercise at night don't. If you must, only do so with a partner or within a group. Consider partnering with co-workers, neighbors, friends or family. When you set out to exercise stay on well known, well traveled and well lit paths. Stay away from isolated areas and shortcuts.
Carry a fanny pack, wrist or arm wallet with you. These are inexpensive, convenient and available at most sporting goods stores. They won't hinder your exercise but will give you the ability to carry items like a cell phone, flashlight, and self defense product. Program emergency phone numbers into your phone and make sure it has a good charge. Test the batteries in your flashlight.
Should your exercise route include vehicle traffic, always face oncoming traffic. Make yourself visible. Wear shoes, socks, and wrist bands with reflective properties. Shirts and shorts should be bright and improve visibility.
If you happen to find yourself in a situation where you feel you are being followed, call police for help. Should you find yourself without a phone, go the the closest home or business for help. In addition to a self defense, consider carrying a whistle or air horn. Something small and loud that will get attention if you need it.
Change your pattern often. Don't exercise every day at the same time. Vary your path or route. In other words don't allow yourself to be predictable. Always let someone know where you'll be and how long you expect to be gone.
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