http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/avoidinginjury Questions tagged with 'avoidinginjury' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:57:43 -0800 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:57:43 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/84964/Put%2Da%2Dbounce%2Din%2Dmy%2Dstep%2Dwithout%2Dbreaking%2Dit%2Dplease I'm looking to get physical, but how can I avoid injuring myself when shifting from a sedentary to a mildly more active lifestyle? I'm a young guy (20) who, while not dramatically unfit, is still dripping with teenaged lethargy... I'm looking to gain a little more endurance and energy in general by taking up jogging in the Montreal area (that is, avoiding gyms as much as possible as I'm shy like that). <br> <br> The main thing I'm asking here is what exercises/stretches would be most useful to do in the lead up to my initial stints of jogging? I've heard stories of people damaging their knees and ankles pretty badly when just diving into athleticism without preparation, so I'm looking to reduce the pain while maximizing the gain.<br> <br> Thanks tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.84964 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:57:43 -0800 avoidinginjury fitness jogging RollingGreens