Paragraph 1.  Always warm up before attempting any strength training exercises.  Failure to warm up can cause injuries to cold muscles.  Remember to use proper lifting procedures for safety sake.  In addition, to avoid harm, make sure that you have a spotter with you if you are using free weights.  You can also avoid injury by working within your limits and avoiding the need to show off.

Paragraph 2.  One technique to manage stress is self-hypnosis.  Another relaxation technique is the “relaxation response.”  In this technique, one learns how to quiet the body and mind.  Still another way to manage stress is progressive muscular relaxation.  This is a procedure in which muscles are contracted and relaxed systematically.  Other techniques include yoga, quieting, and diaphragmatic breathing.