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When is physical activity bad for your health?
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Excess: when you dont do it properly and injure your body. Stretching is important to prevent injuries, Taking on too much too soon can cause injury to muscles, tendons and even joints. Consider starting slowly and adding more activity as tolerated. Warm up before and cool down after an activity.
Answered 3/23/2015
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