Wear comfortable light-colored clothes that let you move freely and are lightweight enough to release body heat.

Replace your athletic shoes as they wear out (6-8 months).

A balanced program will keep you from getting bored and lessen your chances of injury.

Warming up increases your heart and blood flow rates and loosens up other muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

Begin stretches slowly and carefully. Never stretch to the point of pain, always maintain control, and never bounce on a muscle that is fully stretched.

Breathe regularly to help lower your blood pressure and increase blood supply to the brain.

Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and heat injury (like heatstroke).

Make cooling down the final phase of your exercise routine. It should take twice as long as your warm-up.

Fatigue, significant muscle soreness, and pain are good reasons to not exercise.