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Step 1
See your doctor before you start an exercise routine or a sport. It's very important to make sure that your body is ready for the rigors of some sports or workout routines. They can also recommend things you can do to ready your body.
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Step 2
Stretch your muscles for several minutes after you have warmed up and after each workout. This will make your muscles more flexible and lessen the possibility of pulling a muscle.
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Step 3
Wear the correct footwear and attire. There are different types of sneakers for different types of exercises. Wearing the right sneakers will help your feet and your muscles to accept the impact of your workout. Think about where you will be exercising (inside an air conditioned room or outside on a hot sunny day) and be careful not to overdress or underdress.
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Step 4
Drink water before, throughout, and after your exercise. Be prepared with a re-usable water bottle.
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Step 5
Check exercise equipment before using it to make sure that it's working properly.
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Step 6
Use safety accessories like knee pads, helmets, gloves, eyeglasses and mouth guards.
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Step 7
When doing an exercise routine make sure that you include a warm up and a cool down phase so that your muscles won't get strained. This will also lessen the amount of aches you feel after your workout.
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Step 8
Know when it is time to stop. Over-exercising can be harmful to your body. It has been linked to negative changes in personality, muscle injuries, and even bone fractures.
