Simple Ways to Avoid Athletic Injuries

An ounce of prevention is better than a month of wasted recovery time

Flexibility is a frequently overlooked component of being physically fit. Koldunov/Shutterstock

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or you get your exercise walking the dog, chances are that if you’re physically active, at some point you’ve been on the receiving end of an athletic injury. Believe me, there is nothing worse than to be hobbled by an injury just before your big tournament, an active vacation, or just as the weather turns warm enough to be able to play outside.