Take 5-10 minutes before your workout to warmup your muscles. An effective dynamic warmup is a MUST before your workout. A dynamic warmup will prepare your body best and reduce risks of injuries. Do static stretches after your workout (when muscles are warm) to increase your range of motion. Accomplish the following during your dynamic [...]
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Warmup Your Muscles Before Workouts
Posted in Flexibility Training, tagged dynamic warmup on December 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Use Self Massage To Avoid Injuries
Posted in Exercise Injuries, Flexibility Training, Medical Issues, tagged self massage on June 3, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Can’t afford a massage therapist or a spa? No problem, just MASSAGE YOURSELF to help your aching muscles feel better and help avoid muscle strains and tears….. Massage yourself with self myofascial release with foam rolls (SMFR). Flexibility is important in order to maintain elasticity in your muscles to help prevent injuries. SMFR should be [...]
Female Athletes And Serious Knee Injuries
Posted in Flexibility Training, Plyometrics, Running, Strength Training, Women's Sports Injuries, Women's Sports Training, tagged hamstring strength, knee ACL injury, Women's Sports Training and Injuries on December 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is the most common injury affecting the knee joint. About 70% of all serious knee injuries involve damage to the ACL. And, about 80% of these injuries occur without any contact from another player. There are some training techniques you can use to lessen the risk of this [...]




