Beginning exercisers often make the same mistake: Doing too much, too soon. Going “gung ho” into your new workout routine doesn’t always lead to positive results. By exercising too hard or too often, new exercisers can put themselves at greater risk for injury. Before you get moving, take a look at this injury prevention advice for beginning exercisers:

Start Slow

All the motivation in the world is no match for an injury if you hurt yourself from doing too much. Remember: Even if you start out with a walk …
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