Tips To Prevent Fitness Injuries Part Two

By Myles Schneider, DPM

Annandale Foot and Ankle Center

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Tips To Prevent Fitness Injuries Part Two

Improper form and/or mechanics can put excessive stress on your bones, joints, muscles, tendons and/or ligaments and may need to be assessed and modified.

If you are participating in different fitness activities or sports at the same time (like those who train for triathlons), then you must be careful about not doing more than three “hard” workouts a week and never two days in a row when it comes to different muscle groups or parts of the body that you are stressing.

Sometimes certain activities that are part of life can get in the way. This occurs when you do something that is physically demanding that you are not used to doing regularly. An example would be, if you went out dancing “wild and crazy” for several hours one night and you have not done that in a while. This could definitely be a potential problem for you especially if you go out the next day and workout or participate in a sports activity at a “hard” intensity level.

Pay attention to other key lifestyle habits. Not getting enough sleep, not drinking enough fluids (especially water replenishment), not eating healthy and not increasing your caloric intake as your training load increases can lead to problems.

If you have been sedentary for a long period of time and are following one of the training programs that are out there, you probably want to start out at a slower pace and/or intensity level than someone else who may be in better shape then you.

You should take into consideration your body type. If you are overweight and decide to start a fitness activity/program, you should probably go at a slower pace and/or less intensity level then someone who is not.

Finally, listen to your body. If you wake up one morning and are supposed to do a fitness activity that day but do not feel that well or are unusually tired, your body is probably trying to tell you something. Maybe you should take a day off or if you are scheduled to do a “hard” workout maybe you should do an “easy” one instead.

As always when in doubt or you have any questions, especially when it comes to your health, consult a qualified healthcare professional. In addition, if you are not sure how to start out or have questions about your form or training program then you may want to consult with a coach or a certified personal trainer.