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Start Exercising

A complete physical evaluation, proper hydration, blood pressure control and warming before starting are the recommendations of Doctor James Jennings, Family medicine specialist at Baptist Health Primary Care, when a person wants to begin any exercise program. The specialist affirms experience in playing sports at school could help, especially if the person chooses a high impact exercise or sport, like soccer. “Everybody needs to prepare before starting any exercise program in terms of preventing injuries," he says and recommends to take 20 minutes to warm and stretch before beginning the routine.

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