5 Workout Guidelines

• It's important to stay hydrated, so drink water before, during and after your workouts.
• Remember, once you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated.
  
• In general, keep your abdominal muscles engaged and your spine neutral. You want to maintain a strong structure through your spinal column when exercising.
  
• Never swing the weights when doing strength exercises. Move in a slow and controlled manner.
• Make sure to maintain steady, rhythmic breathing throughout all exercises. Avoid holding your breath when exerting yourself.
• When you can do the recommended number of repetitions of a strength exercise without becoming fatigued, it's time to increase the resistance.