When you exercise there is always the risk of injury. Careful planning and prevention can go a long way towards preventing injury, which is the best strategy.

The first tip is to stay properly hydrated. Muscles need plenty of water to stay fluid. Drinking plenty of water prior to and during exercise helps to keep the body from becoming dehydrated when you are working out. Drinking sports drinks also helps to replace electrolytes that get sweated out during especially strenuous workouts.

A proper warm up and cool down including gently stretching the muscles to warm them up prior to exercise prevents injury by increasing your muscles mobility and range of motion.

Proper rest is another vital key to preventing injury. If you are overly tired, or if you are working your body too hard it is going break down. Be mindful of your limits and remember that if you take care of your body today it will support you in health in the years to come.