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Stay Safe While Staying Healthy |
May 12, 2010 |
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Tips for Injury
Prevention...
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HIDDEN DANGER #1
Consistent Use of Improper Form:
Routinely, I see individuals at the gym using improper
form. Unfortunately, improper form is used by both the gym veteran and the
gym newbie alike. This is one of the quickest ways to get hurt.
Instead, either
research the proper form, or ask a certified professional-even if you have
been training for a while. Understanding and using Proper Exercise
technique will help you avoid an injury. Also, avoid the temptation to watch
and mimic what other people are doing. Unless you are sure of their form
knowledge you won’t know, if they’re doing it wrong.
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HIDDEN DANGER #2
Attempting Complicated
Exercise Movements:
Cleans, dead-lifts, and even squats all are great
exercises, but only when performed in the context of a proper program.
Complicated movements do not mean more calories burned or a better physique,
they just mean more practice. The more complicated the movement, the longer
it will take to perfect. It also increases the chance of injury. Yet every
day individuals attempt these movements thinking that it will aid in
reaching their goals faster.
Select movements that you understand how to execute, and
effectively apply them to burn calories and build a better physique. If you
really want to perform more complicated exercises, especially those reserved
for sports performance training, again, contact a professional who can coach
you in performing these movements properly. A slipped disk is no fun and is
not worth the risk.
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HIDDEN DANGER #3
Group Classes:
Although group classes
are popular, what you may not know is the amount of Physical Therapy clients
who were injured during a pilates/cardio kickboxing/yoga class.
There are a couple of reasons for this. First, usually
the person is not physically ready to execute some of the movements utilized
in the class. Second, the person is not under 100% supervision of the
instructor, and at a critical moment, may let their form slip, resulting in
an injury.
Now, I am not saying to avoid group classes, nor am I
saying that all group classes are terrible. In fact, I have been very
successful with integrating group class time with one-on-one personal
training with clients. However, I always tell my clients to: 1)
self-regulate when participating and not attempt movements they feel they
are not ready for, and 2) pick group classes where the instructor is not
only motivating, but also highly attentive to each participant’s
capabilities and form.
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