Warm Up Before Working Out, Stretch After

Warm Up Before Working Out, Stretch After
Warming up before exercise can help prevent joint pain and reduce the risk of injury. SeventyFour/Shutterstock
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If your joints start hurting while you’re working out, it’s best to stop and take another approach.

Joint pain is never good during exercise, and it can signify two things: potential injury or the fact that your body isn’t quite ready for the strain. This may be of particular interest as temperatures begin to drop.

Mat Lecompte
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Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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