Workout Tips: Here's How To Stay Injury Free in the Gym
Have you ever pulled a muscle while working out at the gym? Or heard a friend being out of commission from a gym injury? Sounds familiar, right? Its true and research backs it up. I see plenty of pain issues in the clinic that arose while working out at a gym. The reasons can be myriad; the primary one being that the form or posture during gym workouts arent that great. This is why trainers try so hard to keep their clients postures good while training. The plain and simple fact is that unless you are extra aware of your form while working out or have a trainer who is monitoring you carefully at the gym, these injuries will keep cropping up. When I go to the gym, I cringe as I watch people doing workouts incorrectly! This makes me want to go up to them and admonish them- which is why now I dont look! Jokes apart, I believe if you want to achieve your fitness goals, you must pay attention to some of the exercises where you are most likely to get injured. SQUATS: Squats are ...