Travel Fit Tip: Warm it up!

Taking time to warm up is the single best thing that you can do to avoid injury. And by warming up, we don't mean stretching. What we do mean, is starting your exercise at a slower, less intense pace, and keeping it there for five minutes... before cranking it up to your max.

For example, if you're a walker, start out at quick but not brisk pace. If you're a runner, drop it down a notch for the first few minutes. If you're going to lift weights, do a few old fashioned calesthenics first: jumping jacks, jump rope, and deep knee bends (sans weight).

Preventing injury is crucial to the continued success of your fitness program, so take the time to warm up before you heat up!