The best rule for a safe workout is to listen to your body. You should not have too much fatigue, pain, or shortness of breath. You'll want to warm up before and cool down after any exercise.
You'll want to warm up before and cool down after any exercise - including walking. This can help prevent injuries.
You'll want to warm up before and cool down after any exercise - including walking. This can help prevent injuries.
There are 3 stages of exercise - always go through all 3 of them to prevent injury or life-threatening situations:
Afterward, stretch out your muscles again while they are warm. You should be able to stretch much more freely than in the warm up.
This information is a summary from the "Complete Guide to Diabetes" and is provided with the permission of the American Diabetes Association.
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