Evolution Two – week Five
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Hello Folks,
Now that it has been over four months since I started my exercise program I feel pretty lucky that I have not gotten injured once. I am pretty prone to injury. It wasn’t that long ago that I injured my back; and all I did was try to open a door and then it happened! I was in so much pain I was bent over for 3 days, because I felt more comfortable that way.
I had been in a car for over 4 hours and the seats were really uncomfortable. I think the sitting in an awkward position made it more prone to injury. I had an old injury from college that flares up sometimes....a muscle spasm. Anyway, it was not fun. That is where massage therapists come in handy. It took one session to get rid of the pain and three sessions to completely un-tweek it.
I also was pretty stiff and hadn’t been exercising in a while. Anyway, I have been thinking about what it is that has helped me along the way; and why, for once, am I injury free?
Here is what I came up with...
When I run, I avoid pavement at all costs (especially sidewalks); the type of cement they use is so stiff my joints ache after running on them. I prefer to run on smooth, wide trails with little to no rocks or branches...etc.
Hello Folks,
Now that it has been over four months since I started my exercise program I feel pretty lucky that I have not gotten injured once. I am pretty prone to injury. It wasn’t that long ago that I injured my back; and all I did was try to open a door and then it happened! I was in so much pain I was bent over for 3 days, because I felt more comfortable that way.
I had been in a car for over 4 hours and the seats were really uncomfortable. I think the sitting in an awkward position made it more prone to injury. I had an old injury from college that flares up sometimes....a muscle spasm. Anyway, it was not fun. That is where massage therapists come in handy. It took one session to get rid of the pain and three sessions to completely un-tweek it.
I also was pretty stiff and hadn’t been exercising in a while. Anyway, I have been thinking about what it is that has helped me along the way; and why, for once, am I injury free?
Here is what I came up with...
When I run, I avoid pavement at all costs (especially sidewalks); the type of cement they use is so stiff my joints ache after running on them. I prefer to run on smooth, wide trails with little to no rocks or branches...etc.
1.I try not to lift weights that I can’t handle and I lift them in ways that is normal to my body.
2.I do more body weight exercises than free weight exercises, especially exercise bands and Total Gym.
3. I try to be aware of my body when it is out of sorts in a certain area. If my wrist is a little sore
4.I will adjust the exercise to protect it.
5.I don’t do more than I can handle.
6.I do the exercises slowly, especially when I use free weights
7. I don’t stretch enough, but I know it is a good idea.
8.I wear protective gear like wrist supports or knee braces, when necessary.
9. I look ahead for danger. Like if I am running I look before I step.
I am sure there are more things to consider, but I can’t think of them right now. That’s it for now. Talk to you later.
Exercise: Interval Training (bike – 45 mins.)
Exercise: Interval Training (bike – 45 mins.)
Menu: Veggies and Protein
Until next time…
Think, Believe, Act, Achieve
Dakota
Today’s Mantra: Awareness is the key to staying injury free.
Until next time…
Think, Believe, Act, Achieve
Dakota
Today’s Mantra: Awareness is the key to staying injury free.
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