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Pre- and Post-Exercise Tips: Resources for Further Reading

In addition to your workouts themselves, following some pre- and post-exercise tips can help to keep your body healthy and strong. Whether its preparing your body for exercise or relieving sore muscles after a rigorous workout, your fitness center can offer more expert guidance on achieving and maintaining optimal health.

• Before you begin exercising, make sure you are properly rested and hydrated. These additional pre-workout tips can help not only to protect your body from injury but also to maximize the benefits and results of your fitness routine.
• Consider getting a massage or using a massage chair after a workout to relieve sore and tired muscles. A massage can help to reduce inflammation and promote muscle repair. Learn more about the benefits of post-exercise massage in this New York Times article.
• Knowing your body mass index can help you devise a fitness program that caters to your specific needs and helps you to maintain a healthy weight for your body type. You can calculate your body mass index using these tools provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For more fitness tips, contact the team here at Planet Fitness Austin today! Planet Fitness provides a comfortable, friendly place to exercise where all members can feel accepted and respected. Call us today at (512) 282-0003 for more information.

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