How To Treat A Meniscus Tear

Warm Up And Rest Between Workouts

A common injury prevention tactic is to warm up and rest between workouts. A warm-up is a short exercise session for individuals to loosen their muscles before doing the bulk of their workout. During a warm-up, they'll typically stretch and do mild cardio activities. The cardio exercises help get an individual's blood flowing and increase circulation before the more intense workout. Stretching helps to relieve tension and 'knots' in the muscles. If an individual's muscles are too tense prior to a workout, they're more likely to tear or suffer other injuries. It's also important to rest between workouts. Between each set of exercises, individuals should take a minute or two to breathe and let their body relax. In addition, unless they're used to doing multiple hours of intense exercise each day, individuals should try to alternate the types of workouts they do each day so different muscle groups have a chance to rest.

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