Do other exercises to keep your flexibility intact. Make sure you have exercises that are aerobic, some that develop muscular strength and some that help with your endurance. Do know your resting heart rate and blood pressure. Meet with your health care team members to set up goals that are right for you. Don t do too much too fast as this is a common problem with many people who are just beginning.
Moderation is the right way to go.
You can have musculoskeletal injuries or even worse. The signs of over use can occur weeks or days after the injury. A sound program that is made for you will help make sure you are on the right track. Also proper rest between exercise sessions will allow you to recover from the demands on your body. If you do aerobic exercise, one day, go to weights the next and then do flexibility the next.