… Always warm up and cool down before and after exercise, including stretching.   Injury prevention Avoid doing too much too soon.  Start slowly and keep to a pace where you can have a conversation without breathlessness.   Re-consider going on walks if you experience pain. Pain is a sign that the body is not adapting to the exercise load. Walks in summer will be postponed if the weather is quite hot, or they may be re-scheduled for early morning or late afternoon, if possible.   Equi …