Cinergy Health has recently covered the news from the Food and Drug Administration about quinine.  The FDA has recently sent out a warning that quinine could have life-threatening side effects when taken for nighttime leg cramps.  The Food and Drug Administration explains that they have received dozens of reports of people who developed adverse effects while taking this drug, including kidney damage and even two deaths.

Qualaquin is only approved for treating malaria, which means that other uses are not approved and potentially dangerous.  The FDA has said that the manufacturer of Qualaquin is developing a risk management plan to help to communicate these potential risks to doctors and to consumers.

When you first begin a new weight training routine, it’s important to have a plan.  You need to know what you will be doing, how long you plan for each session to last, and how to approach your exercise plan.

Begin your training session with a warn-up.  This can include any light aerobic activity such as walking, biking or stair walking.  Then, stretch to prepare for your weight training.  In general, weight training is grouped into repetitions and sets.  Find a weight you can lift and repeat the movement at least eight times.  If you can’t manage to lift it 8 times, then it’s too heavy for you.  If you can do it 12 times really easily, then you need to increase the weight.

A typical program includes one or two sets of 8-12 repetitions.  Rest for one minute between each set.

Finish every session with a cool-down period of stretching.  This will help you to maintain your flexibility and to prevent injuries.  Certainly, you should consult with a physician before starting any exercise program, and you should get advice from a qualified instructor when you first begin doing a weight training program.