Pain comes with exercise, especially when you are just starting out. Muscles that have been sedentary will ache and become sore when they are suddenly used. This is just natural. But be wary of pain. Make sure that you know when it is time to seek help.
While a good workout can test the limits of your body, working out is not supposed to damage your muscles or your body parts. As your muscles get more frequently exposed to activity, small tears in the muscles, lactic acid, and other changes in the body can make the body much stronger.
However, if you experience other sorts of pain, such as chronic back pain, neck injuries, sore joints, and others, then you should consult with a trainer. This is because the pain may result from the exercise techniques not being performed as they should. The worse part may be that you may have a medical condition that you are not aware of.
The progression of any exercise program depends on a lot of conditions -- age, experience, prior exercise routines, and overall fitness. Work on your own pace. It is safer to work up your pace slowly. Be sure to warm up before proceeding on any workout routine. Muscles should be flexed and lubricated before use. Many strains and muscle injuries arise from improper warming up and stretching.
It is advisable to do a 15-minute warm up before going into your workout. What warm up exercises can you do? Jog in place or do jumping jacks. Get your muscles warmed up, lubricated, and stretched first. Doing so will prevent torn cartilages and other injuries. Keep in mind that injuries take a long time to heal.
Do not be fooled by inexperienced instructors who tell you that you have to be able to finish a 5-mile run only two weeks after you underwent surgery, or survived an injury or some other debilitating condition. Allow yourself to undergo physical therapy, which can help you restore you back to good health.
Every person committed to fitness will want to push him or herself to achieve excellence. But an attitude that leads to overdoing it is counter-productive to your goal. You're working to improve or maximize health and overall body tone and strength - not proving you are 'mentally tough'.
Get expert advice before doing any new routine or exercise. This is to get the correct form and technique. Many injuries arise from improper warm up and doing the exercise incorrectly. Do not be afraid to ask help from an expert. If you do not know the proper use of a certain machine, do not be afraid to ask. The experts are there precisely for this reason -- to teach proper technique and show you how to use exercise machines correctly.
Be aware of your environment while you go through your routine. It's easy to get into a rhythm, get concentrated on your workout and end up crashing into a wall or a nearby person. Jogging especially requires that you pay attention to the surface you run on and the people and cars around you. No shoe in existence will keep you from slipping on a muddy patch. Only awareness and good reflexes can help.
Stay within your comfort zone as you gradually expand it. One of the foremost reasons people give up on workouts is injuries produced by working beyond their capacity. That makes working out no longer fun. Building up, while you build out, to increase your ability to do more, faster will keep you going for years to come.
Exercise some common sense by asking questions, seeking advice, and not forcing your body beyond its limits. At the end of the day, this is the only way to stay healthy. - 17944
While a good workout can test the limits of your body, working out is not supposed to damage your muscles or your body parts. As your muscles get more frequently exposed to activity, small tears in the muscles, lactic acid, and other changes in the body can make the body much stronger.
However, if you experience other sorts of pain, such as chronic back pain, neck injuries, sore joints, and others, then you should consult with a trainer. This is because the pain may result from the exercise techniques not being performed as they should. The worse part may be that you may have a medical condition that you are not aware of.
The progression of any exercise program depends on a lot of conditions -- age, experience, prior exercise routines, and overall fitness. Work on your own pace. It is safer to work up your pace slowly. Be sure to warm up before proceeding on any workout routine. Muscles should be flexed and lubricated before use. Many strains and muscle injuries arise from improper warming up and stretching.
It is advisable to do a 15-minute warm up before going into your workout. What warm up exercises can you do? Jog in place or do jumping jacks. Get your muscles warmed up, lubricated, and stretched first. Doing so will prevent torn cartilages and other injuries. Keep in mind that injuries take a long time to heal.
Do not be fooled by inexperienced instructors who tell you that you have to be able to finish a 5-mile run only two weeks after you underwent surgery, or survived an injury or some other debilitating condition. Allow yourself to undergo physical therapy, which can help you restore you back to good health.
Every person committed to fitness will want to push him or herself to achieve excellence. But an attitude that leads to overdoing it is counter-productive to your goal. You're working to improve or maximize health and overall body tone and strength - not proving you are 'mentally tough'.
Get expert advice before doing any new routine or exercise. This is to get the correct form and technique. Many injuries arise from improper warm up and doing the exercise incorrectly. Do not be afraid to ask help from an expert. If you do not know the proper use of a certain machine, do not be afraid to ask. The experts are there precisely for this reason -- to teach proper technique and show you how to use exercise machines correctly.
Be aware of your environment while you go through your routine. It's easy to get into a rhythm, get concentrated on your workout and end up crashing into a wall or a nearby person. Jogging especially requires that you pay attention to the surface you run on and the people and cars around you. No shoe in existence will keep you from slipping on a muddy patch. Only awareness and good reflexes can help.
Stay within your comfort zone as you gradually expand it. One of the foremost reasons people give up on workouts is injuries produced by working beyond their capacity. That makes working out no longer fun. Building up, while you build out, to increase your ability to do more, faster will keep you going for years to come.
Exercise some common sense by asking questions, seeking advice, and not forcing your body beyond its limits. At the end of the day, this is the only way to stay healthy. - 17944
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