The surface you exercise on can affect your risk of injury


Most dance studios have sprung floors with a rigid surface and a shock-absorbent layer underneath, making them the writer's favourite workout surface. — Photos: 123rf.com

Covid-19 has forced all of us to make adjustments and rethink a lot of things, including the way we exercise.

With the long closures of gyms and parks, fitness buffs have resorted to setting up their own mini home gyms to stay active.

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