Are you making these 3 fitness mistakes?

from thatsfit.com

Exercise is one of the greatest gifts you can give your body -- as long as you do it right. Check out three fitness mistakes, guaranteed to up your risk for strain, soreness, and injury.

Forgetting to warm up and cool down Warming up reduces the risk of injury, and stretching after a workout prevents soreness. Be sure to stretch right, though -- improper stretching can be just as dangerous as not stretching at all. A basic rule: Don't bounce. It will cause tears in your muscles. More