High Risk Groups

Exercise guidance for people with specific health conditions or participating in higher risk activities. Topics include pregnancy, diabetes, elderly fitness, contact sports and extreme sports safety.

Boxing Dangers and Safety Precautions
Boxing Dangers and Safety Precautions
Boxing carries serious risks including brain injury and long-term neurological damage, but proper safety measures can help protect fighters.
Children and Sport: When to Begin
Children and Sport: When to Begin
Most parents wonder when their child is ready for organised sports, here's how to tell if yours is physically and emotionally prepared.
How People with Epilepsy Can Enjoy Sport
How People with Epilepsy Can Enjoy Sport
People with epilepsy can participate in most sports safely with proper medication and medical guidance before getting started.
Safe Exercise During Pregnancy
Safe Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercising safely during pregnancy can benefit both you and your baby, but it requires your doctor's approval and some important precautions.
Safe Exercise for the Elderly
Safe Exercise for the Elderly
Get safe exercise tips for people over 65, including how to prevent injury and stay hydrated during physical activity.
Safe Exercise with Diabetes
Safe Exercise with Diabetes
Regular exercise helps control blood sugar and insulin levels when you have diabetes, but you need to take precautions to stay safe.
Safe Exercise with Heart Problems
Safe Exercise with Heart Problems
Working with your doctor to exercise safely after a heart condition diagnosis helps improve circulation and reduce health risks.
Safe Sports for Kids
Safe Sports for Kids
Sports help kids build confidence and stay fit, but make sure coaches are qualified, equipment is safe and there's proper adult supervision.
Seated Exercise for the Elderly
Seated Exercise for the Elderly
Gentle chair exercises can help older adults build strength, improve circulation and maintain bone density without strain.
Staying Safe When Fencing
Staying Safe When Fencing
Proper equipment, fitted clothing and referee oversight are the main ways fencers protect themselves from serious injury during competition.
Ten of the World's Most Dangerous Sports
Ten of the World's Most Dangerous Sports
From bull fighting to extreme mountaineering, these 10 sports have some of the highest injury and death rates in the world.
Trampolining Safety
Trampolining Safety
Check weight limits, age guidelines, and safety features before buying a trampoline for your family.
Wrestling Safety
Wrestling Safety
Protect your knees and shoulders in wrestling by understanding the most common injuries and how to prevent them.