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Motivational Tip

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I know, as a health professional how important it is to exercise to help maintain my fitness. My fitness journey has always been very patchy. Each time I stop it's always harder to start again than the time before. The key thing to remember is to just start, even if you don't feel ready or prepared. If you hesitate to start, the more time you will spend trying to be ready and you never will be until you  JUST DO IT!

How to Properly Warm Up Before an Exercise

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A proper warm-up helps lessen the risk of injury that comes with exercise. Why warm-up? Physiologically, warm up assists the circulatory system by pumping oxygen-rich blood to the active muscles. A proper warm-up should gradually increase your heart rate to prepare the body for increase exercise demands. When the muscles are warm, they are better able to absorb shock and are less susceptible to injury. Benefits of a proper warm-up: ·          Increased movement of blood through your tissues, making the muscles more pliable. ·          Increased delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. This prevents you from getting out of breath early or too easily. ·          Prepares your muscles for stretching. ·          Prepares your heart for an increase in activity, preventing a rapid increase in blood pre...