4 2.29 Complete the advice with the words in the box. Then listen and check.


injuries


blood flow


stiff


pain


muscles


equipment


We can avoid most problems by following


these simple guidelines.


1 Prepare properly for sport. Warm-up exercises before doing sport increase the blood flow to the 2... and make them more flexible.


2 Cooling down is important, too. It stops you feeling 3 the next day.


3 Get the right 4... Using the wrong type of sports shoes or a tennis racquet of the wrong weight can cause problems.


4 Be careful with technique and posture. Talking to experienced sports people about this can help you avoid unnecessary 5.


5 If you feel.... during exercise, it's a sign that there's a problem, so stop!


6 Don't start doing sport again too soon after an injury. Wait for the pain to go first. Doing sport too soon after an injury can make it worse.