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professional when you start to exercise will make your workouts more
productive and a lot safer!
AVOID INJURIES
People who do strenuous exercise or play sports are at risk of getting
injured. However, by taking care of yourself and following safety pre-
cautions, you can avoid serious injury while working out.
Abdominal muscle strain is the most common injury that can hap-
pen with core workouts. Someone with abdominal muscle strain has
stretched her abs too far. Small tears form in the muscles when they’re
stretched beyond their limit. Most abdominal muscle strains are mild,
but they can be severe. Depending on how serious they are, they can
cause some discomfort or lots of pain. Luckily, all strains need is some
rest. Applying ice to the area right away helps with the pain.
EAT THE RIGHT DIET
Exercise is only part of the equation when it comes to health. Comple-
menting your workouts with eating healthy is a great idea, and it will
help you get more out of your exercise routines.
Make Connections: Clothes and Shoes
Besides equipment, wearing the right clothes and shoes will
make your workout better. Wear comfortable clothes that
don’t get in the way of your movements. Different forms of
exercise have different clothing guidelines. Yoga practitioners
usually wear close f itting pants (yoga pants), a tank top or t-shirt, and no
socks or shoes. But if you’re working out on equipment at the gym, you’ll
def initely want socks and sneakers. Dress in layers if it’s cold out, so that
you can take some off once you get warm from your exercises.