Working out can be dangerous as it can be beneficial. Exposing to your body to sudden jerks and movements can lead to a number of injuries and if done incorrectly, a work out can even lead to serious damage.

Important to remember few things before starting a workout -

i. Never ignore the warm up session. Do through stretches; it will prepare your body for workout. It is important to do this as it will prevent exercise injuries in future.

ii. Watch your breath: While working out, give extra attention to your breath. Doing this is very important as it gives you maximum benefit from your workout.

iii. Exercise smoothly: Never do strength training with jerks. Your exercises should be very uniform and smooth. Also remember to take rest between two different exercises.

iv. Do not overdo it: Always take weight which you can handle comfortably. It is good to push yourself to point of fatigue but make sure you don’t overstress yourself.

v. Increase gradually: Once you reach level of comfort and are able to do all your repetitions smoothly, you can increase the weights by 3-5 pounds.

Do keep in mind all of the above and make sure that you workout in the presence of a trained instructor.

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