Are you fed up of getting injuries?
If you’ve answered yes then we’re pleased to share our handy guide to preventing them.
Top tips for preventing injuries.
? Most injuries from new activities are caused by doing ‘too much, too soon.’
? Build up slowly! – experiment with Intensity, Frequency & Duration of new/existing activities; but only increase one of these factors at a time.
? Warm up – important in reducing the risk of injury throughout the year, but even more so during the colder months. Some light jogging is a good start, coupled with some dynamic movements relevant to the upcoming activity.
?Rest, recovery and sleep are just as important as activity- remember to schedule rest days or easier days and aim for 8 hours sleep a night For example, research shows runners who get less than 7 hours sleep a night are more likely to become injured.
?Fuelling – you don’t need to become a dietician, or start ‘weighing out macros’, but eating a healthy and varied diet – with protein to repair tired muscles – and replenishing energy and fluids lost during activities should be a daily consideration
?Footwear – sports shoes don’t need to be expensive, fashionable or fancy, but they should be fit for purpose (running, tennis, lifting etc), comfortable and correctly sized.
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