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Stay Safe While Strength Training with These 6 Tips

Strength training is something that many physical therapists are experienced in. A physical therapist will be there with you every step of the way, encouraging and supporting you as you reach your goals. If youu2019re ready to start a strength training program and

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Stay Safe While Strength Training with These 6 Tips

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  1. StaySafeWhileStrength TrainingwithThese6Tips HowCanIAvoidSustaininganInjuryWhile StrengthTraining? Oneofthemostcommonpiecesofadvicegiventopeopleinstrengthtrainingprogramsissimplyto “not hurtyourself.” Whetherit’sarecoveryprogramfromapreviousinjuryorsurgery,oryou’resimplytryingtoimproveyour physicalperformance,itisacommonphrasethatyou’llhear. Whileitmayseemeasiersaidthandone,aphysical therapistcanhelpyougainstrengthby recommendingwaystomaximizeyourtraining,inadditiontoprovidinginjurypreventiontreatments. Listedbelowaresometipsforpreventinginjurywhilestrengthtraining: Sportsandortho.net

  2. 1.Beginwithbabysteps Sometimes,youhavetostartoffslow.Evenifyouwereachampionathleteatsomepointinyourlife,any periodofinactivitywillun-conditionyourbodyquickerthanyourealize.Itmaybetemptingtobeginwhere youleftoff,butyourbodywon’tbereadyforthat.Ifyouoverexertyourselfintheearlystagesofanew program,there’saverygoodchancethatyou’regoingtoinjureyourself.Startfromthebottomandbuildup fromthere. Thiswillhelpyoucreateabaselineforwhereyourtrainingstarted,anditwillmakeiteasiertotrackyour progress.Aseriousinjuryatthestartofanewtrainingprogramwillbeevenmorefrustratingthanstartingat thebottomwillbe. 2.Alwayswarmupyourmuscles Beforeyoubeginanyworkoutorexerciseregimen,itisimportanttomakesureyoustretchandwarmup yourbody.Yourphysicaltherapistcanprovideyouwithroutinestoprepareyourbodyforweightlifting, suchasutilizingresistancebandsorlightweights.Stretchingandcardioarealsoimportantbeforehand. Aproperwarm-upisessentialforoptimumperformance,asithelpstoloosenupyourmuscles,getyour bloodflowing,andkeepyourmusclecellsoxygenated. 3.Eatnutritiousfoods Proper nutritioniskeyinkeepingyourmuscleshealthyandstrongwhilestrengthtraining.Yourphysical therapistwilllikelysuggesteatinganutritiousmealacoupleofhoursbeforeworkingout.Heorshecan provideyouwiththeproperamountofprotein,carbs,fruits,andvegetablesyourmealsshouldconsistofin ordertoallowforpeakperformance. Stayinghydratedevenwhenyouaren’tworkingoutwillalsohelppreventyourmusclesfromtighteningup, andwillprovideyouwithmoreenergyduringtheday. 4.Understandyourbody A small amount of soreness when you first start training is normal, but if you are experiencing severe pain or discomfort make sure you consult with your physical therapist.Youknowyourbodywell,and youcantellwhensomethingdoesn’tfeelquiteright.Ifyoufeelasifthetrainingprogramismovingtoo quicklyforyou,itisokaytoswitchtoalighterweightoreventakeabreakforaday.Tryingtopushthrough paincanresultinseriousinjury.

  3. 5.Gotothedoctorannuallytogetphysicals Physicalshelptodeterminewhereyourbody’slevelofphysicalperformanceis.Manypeople,especiallyas theyhitmiddleage,stillfeellikethey’re25andreadytotakeontheworld.However,thatisnotalwaysthe case. Forexample,ifyouhaven’tgoneonarunin5yearsandyoudecidetostarttrainingasarunneragain,you needtoprepareyourbodyforthephysicalexertionyouareabouttomake.Ifyoujumpstraightintoa trainingprogram,youcanriskseriousinjuryorhealthreactions. Yourphysicalwillletyouknowwhereyoushouldbegininyourtrainingprogram,andwillgiveyousome dietingandlightexercisetipstoconditionyourbodyforthetrainingitisabouttoembarkon. 6.Callustodayforaconsultation Strengthtrainingissomethingthatmanyphysicaltherapistsareexperiencedin.Infact,accordingtothe NationalInstitutesofHealth, “Numerousmethodsaresuggestedforpossibleutilizationbytheclinicianin practicetoimprovestrength,power,speed,endurance,andmetaboliccapacity.” Yourphysicaltherapistwillactasyourguidethroughoutyourtraining.Heorshewillanalyzeyourformto makesureyouareperformingcorrectlyandavoidinginjury. Aphysicaltherapistwillbetherewithyoueverystepoftheway,encouragingandsupportingyouasyou reachyourgoals.Ifyou’rereadytostartastrengthtrainingprogramandwanttomaximizeyourresults, workingwithaphysicaltherapistcangiveyouaboost. Callourofficetoscheduleaconsultationtoday,andwe’llgetstartedonhelpingyoutakeyourphysical performancetothenextlevel! Original Source: https://sportsandortho.net/stay-safe-while- strength-training-with-these-6-tips/

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