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Home » Fitness » Ten Ways To Stay Safe Exercising Outside

Ten Ways To Stay Safe Exercising Outside

December 17, 2018 By Sam Sly 8 Comments

Shorter daylight hours doesn’t mean that we can’t exercise outside. However, it does mean that we need to be a little more cautious. Feeling Safe is essential to feeling fit.  Whether you walk, run or cycle here are a few tips to stay safe. They are especially important when you either workout near traffic or in isolated parks.

Ten Ways To Stay Safe Exercising Outside

The following is not intended as medical or professional advice. It is simply to share ideas and information to consider to inspire your research.

Special Announcement: I previously reviewed AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Headphones. These bone conducting outside-the-ear headphones are an excellent way to enjoy music without losing awareness of your surroundings. AfterShokz has generously offered to provide a pair to one lucky Feeling Fit reader! To enter, visit the widget at the end of this post.

Safety Tips To Help Stay Safe Exercising Outside

Be Safe, Active + Enjoy Your Music!

1. Be Aware Of Your Surroundings

One of the most important safety tips is to be conscious of your surroundings. Noise canceling headphones and earbuds are too immersive when you are active outside. AfterShokz is a perfect alternative since it does not block your ability to hear what happens around you. 

2. Carry ID and an emergency contact information

A friend was out for her morning walk when she happened upon a jogger who was passed out on the trail. She called 911 and used the jogger’s phone to call the jogger’s husband. It turned out the jogger had undiagnosed blood sugar issues, and my friend found her just in time to saved her life. I have a wristband that has my name and my emergency contact’s cell phone number on it, and I also have an emergency contact listed on the lock screen of my phone.

3. Wear clothing or accessories that enhance your visibility

Drivers need to see you if you are walking, running, or cycling near traffic. If it is dark or dusky, be sure to use some light. Otherwise, bright clothing or clothing with reflective elements all enhance your visibility. 

4. Educate Yourself On Self-Defense

Consider whether you feel comfortable carrying pepper spray or other self-defense tools
If you got this route, please get the training to know how to use appropriately use it. Your local police department is an excellent resource to learn about local training sessions and laws.

5. Don’t Exercise Alone (Even If You Don’t Have A Workout Buddy)

When possible exercise with a buddy or let someone know where you are going and check in when you return to your home or office. Many love the meditative effect of solo exercise. If that is you, be sure to choose safe, well-populated areas. Also, vary your route day-to-day and be sure to tell someone you trust where you are.

6. Be Aware & Obey Traffic Laws

Run or walk facing traffic, cycle with traffic. Obey traffic laws and avoid unpredictable behavior. Stay focused. Distracted walking, cycling, running or driving are among the biggest causes of accidents.

AfterShokz-while-cycling
Photo courtesy of AfterShokz

8. Stay Hydrated

Bring water to stay hydrated and a small snack in case you have blood sugar issues.

9. Pay attention to your instincts.

 If something does not feel right, it probably is not right. Never talk yourself into walking or running on a path where you feel nervous, frightened or wary. 

Most of these tips relate to mobile activities like walking, running, jogging, rollerblading, playing Pokemon Go and more.

sam-with-aftershokz
I love how my AfterShokz sit outside my ears so I can still hear what is going on around me.


 

 

Filed Under: Active Recreation, Fitness

Comments

  1. Kyle B. says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I like the fact that these headphones are sweat proof. My last race my headphones fell kept falling out. No bueno!

    Reply
  2. Theresaferg says

    August 14, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Safety is my first concern with running, so these are wonderful! Thanks for a helpful & informative review.

    Reply
  3. ellen beck says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    One way to stay safe is dont play music too loud – kind of goes along with being aware of your surroundings. Make a game of being alert- notice things happening around you. Get to know other walkers or runners or bikers along the way most times you will be seeing them again as you all likely have similar schedules they will notice if something happens.

    Reply
  4. Julie Waldron says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:07 am

    These would be great to have when walking.

    Reply
  5. susan says

    August 8, 2016 at 11:12 am

    These are amazing headphones, that would be great for my jogging.

    Reply
  6. Michelle B says

    August 8, 2016 at 7:27 am

    These headphones look amazing! I love running with music but hate the danger of running and not being able to hear my surroundings. I really need a pair of these!

    Reply
  7. Debbie F says

    August 7, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Great tips!
    I run every morning, usually before the sun comes up so yeah, it would be nice to be able to hear traffic or a serial killer coming up behind me. 🙂
    thanks!

    Reply
  8. DJ says

    August 6, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    These look like very nice headphones. They would work great while biking.

    Reply

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