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People often choose to exercise to stay healthy or to maintain a great physique. But, how often do you actually remind yourself not to over exercise? Or at least not to neglect warm-up before begin your exercise and do warm-down after you do your exercise or sports? Share your personal experience or info about any of those.

About 1 year, 5 months ago

if i may ask .... is walking prior to running a good enough warm up? and after running i just walk around till i stop sweating - is that ok for a warm down? you r so rite - never given it much thot till you mentioned it

About 1 year, 5 months ago

sorry..its actually Cool-down..instead of Warm-down...got it corrected thru this article. perfect one for you, me and all of us here. http://running.about.com/od/howtorun/ht/warmup.htm

About 1 year, 5 months ago

It is very good to 'warm up' by doing some 'stretching' exercises for about 5-10 minutes. Then you may either walk or run at your ease. For youngsters, it is alright to start running after your stretching exercises.

Whereas for senior citizens, who have never 'run', is advisable to 'walk' slowly for a few months before embarking on 'brisk' walking. After your walking 'fast' it is advisable again to 'cool down' with a little breathing exercises. Half an hour to one hour of 'total' time spent on exercising on the whole is sufficient to maintain a healthy body. Good Luck.

You may increase your speed slowly. This is to allow your heart to get accustomed to exercise.

About 1 year, 5 months ago

It will be good start with Gopal's advice by the way please and please you guys wear correct shoes for running or walking because the shoes we wear plays very important role for the leg as it will prevent the leg from getting injured. Please don't ever and ever wear futsal shoe for running and walking.

About 1 year, 5 months ago