here are a few guidelines to keep yourself from doing too much exercise or exercising too vigorously: gradually increase your activity level especially if you have not been exercising regularly. wait at least one and a half hours after eating a meal before exercising. when drinking liquids during exercise remember to follow your fluid restriction guidelines. take time to include a five-minute warm-up including stretching exercises before any aerobic activity and include a five- to 10-minute cool down after the activity. stretching can be done while standing or sitting. exercise at a steady pace. keep a pace that allows you to still talk during the activity. keep an exercise record.
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