We all love the new year, it gives us a fresh start, hope and motivation for what's to come. Of course, this is the best part of the first of the year, especially since most people's resolutions are to lose weight and workout. Good for you! We can't encourage this enough. BUT we do have some suggestions- ease into the workouts!! Don't go all out- completing circuits, diving head first into crossfit, running 8 miles right off the bat. This is how you get injured! Start off by heading to the elliptical or do some modified HIIT training on the treadmill (or outside if it's warmer than Southwest VA-brrr!) or even rotations on the weight machines.
We are so glad you want to hit the gym- just be cautious! Here are a few common injuries by doing too much at once (over use injuries).
- Achilles Tendonitis- Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis include mild pain after exercise or running
that gradually worsens, a noticeable sense of sluggishness in your leg, and
episodes of diffuse or localized pain, sometimes severe, along the tendon during
or a few hours after running. Other symptoms can be swelling, morning tenderness
in the Achilles tendon, or stiffness that generally diminishes as the tendon
warms up with use.
- Plantar Fasciitis- You may feel pain in the bottom of the heel, especially when first getting
out of bed or after sitting for long periods of time. Usually the pain subsides
but returns after spending long periods of time on your feet. Sometimes, it just
hurts all of the time.
- Stress Fractures- Symptoms can include pain and swelling.
Don't be the person who says, "these won't happen to me" because they might and they're not worth it!
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