Stretching
One of the most important things to do before any type of exercise is stretching. It can reduce the risk of injury and also help with performance, speed and much more.
To find out more about what types of stretches you should be doing, for how long and to read more about the many benefits click on the link below!
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/flexibilityexercises/a/stretchbasics.htm