Healthy Hint #19

Are you pumped and ready for action? Not so fast! You should always warm up before you exercise. Warming up loosens your muscles and increases your heart rate, breathing, blood flow and temperature. All of these changes help prepare your body for activity, so you can enjoy the full benefits of your workout and help protect yourself against injury. Don’t take shortcuts to getting in shape. For the best outcome, ease your body into a healthy routine.