Whether you re walking, running, biking, swimming, or playing tennis or basketball, following these tips will help to greatly reduce your risk of injury.
Most people greatly underestimate the benefits of stretching.
Not only does stretching help you feel better after a workout, but, more importantly, it actually decreases your injury risk. As you stretch, let both your body and your brain relax to help release tension. By the time you feel thirsty, you re already dehydrated. Dehydration can cause fatigue, weakness, irritability and muscle cramps. Those 8 glasses of water a day really do make a difference.