Many people start a new training regime with zeal of excitement and enthusiasm, then the drive wanes by the side at the first notice of discomfort or injury. Nonetheless, with taking the right precautions, most injuries could be prevented and dodged.
As a result, here are 3 things you need to be doing consistently if you want to keep your mojo for the training thriving and steer clear of those crippling injuries.
Warm Up
Any good training session should start off with a decent warm-up; in fact, it is of mandatory importance to take at least 7 to 10 minutes before each workout to ensure that the cardiovascular system and the muscles are ready for the task ahead.
When your body is warmed up, there is enough oxygen and nutrients pluming through your bloodstream so you are ready to perform properly during the actual exercise without much hassle.
Any training exercise which can raise the heart rate gradually is a perfect warm up tool. Make sure to get moving and grooving by doing some of the following: walking in place, low-paced running, stretching lightly your muscles or cycling on a stationary bike. And when you feel ready, start off slowly the actual workout.
Rest and Recovery
Overtraining is the dreadful enemy to most fitness enthusiasts. Many people get too much excited and feel like they are not doing enough, so they decide to go for the extra mile hoping to achieve better results. Unfortunately, this is not the best training strategy. In fact, it’s a sure way for injury and burnout.
As a result, you should avoid over-training at all costs by taking at least one day off from your training program each week. You should also take a couple days off if you feel extremely fatigued or if you feel any discomfort or pain. And if it didn’t go away after the break, you may need to pay a visit to a physician to rule out any serious conditions or injuries.
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