1. Wash your hands often – regular soap is fine, you don’t need the anti-bacterial kind. And keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth, especially after touching the phone, shopping cart, door handle or any other public object.

2. Block sneezes with a clean tissue – or even your sleeve, but never with your hand. Teach your kids to do the same.

3. Keep shared objects clean. Even pens, doorknobs, and hairbrushes can be wiped down regularly with anti-bacterial wipes.

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.