Move to the music

Amp up your workout with a playlist of groovy, energetic hits. Here's a list of our favs to move to:

Please Don't Stop the Music -- Rihanna
Let's Get it Started -- Black Eyed Peas
Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) -- C + C Music Factory
Sexy Back -- Justin Timberlake
Boom Boom Pow -- Black Eyed Peas
Crazy in Love -- Beyonce

Know the signs of injury

If you're new to running, pay extra attention to how your body is feeling. If you experience any of the signs below, you should stop your workout immediately and take 2-3 rest days, says Galloway.

• Inflammation. Any type of swelling
• Loss of function. For example, the knee doesn't work correctly
• Pain that doesn't go away when you walk for a few minutes