In warmer temperatures, Dr. Waddell noted that people want to exercise outside, but could injure themselves by rushing into an activity. 

"Those [injuries] typically can be prevented by working your way slowly into whatever activity you're trying to get back to," Dr. Waddell said. 

To prevent injuries, Edelstein recommended performing any exercise that strengthens the core, such as planks, crunches or squats. 

"It's a combination of stretching, strengthening, getting those base muscles and mobility back," Edelstein added. 

If a patient is injured, Dr. Waddell explained that "one of the big things we push at HSS is that we want to avoid surgery if at all possible. The treatment is going to be similar for many of these injuries which involve rest. Physical therapy is so important to strengthen the muscles."

Watch the full segment at wtnh.com. This also aired during the May 21, 2018 broadcast. 
 

"Never exercise through pain," said Jaime Edelstein, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, CSCS, physical therapist and assistant vice president of regional onsite rehabilitation facilities at HSS, during the 'HSS in Florida' panel event at the Breakers.

Edelstein explained how there's a bell curve in terms of motivation to stay fit. A honest assessment of where you land on that curve can point you in the direction of a fitness program that will actually work.

Healthy longevity is based not only on exercise but also on balance, sleep and social ties.

According to Edelstein, good balance can help tone core fitness and sharpen reaction times which leads to long-term benefits.

She also underlined the importance of setting realistic goals.

"People set huge, lofty goals, but then they seem insurmountable, and they don't even want to start. If you make all of the goals attainable and then incrementally reach those goals over time, you're going to get to the end point," said Edelstein.

Read the full article at PalmBeachDailyNews.com.