Fitness Lab. New Year Injury Prevention

N E W S L E T T E R

START YOUR 2020 OFF RIGHT!

KEEP THESE FOUR FACTORS IN MIND TO HELP PREVENT INJURIES! STRETCH. Stretching is one of the most important ways to prevent injuries. Your muscles and other tissues require oxygen, nutrients, and blood flow to be elastic. Stretching helps bring these things into the tissues making them more elastic and allowing them to stretch more. This prevents over-stretching and tearing.

Typically, this person is more prone to injury, just because they are not prepared. If you have a hard time running, then you wouldn’t go out and do a marathon. Make sure that you train properly and safely for the sport or activity you would like to try. WEAR PROPER EQUIPMENT. Make sure you have the right equipment to prevent injuries when doing activities. Good running shoes, proper hiking boots, helmets and much more can make the difference when it comes to preventing injury. Still concerned that you may injure yourself during activity? Contact The Fitness Lab today for a consultation at 303.800.2829! We will help you return to a pain-free and active lifestyle!

HYDRATE AND NUTRITION. Your body is more than 70 percent water and therefore requires water to be supple and function at its best. Without adequate water and nutrition, your body’s tissues are more prone to injury. Hydrate and make sure you replenish the electrolytes you lost during activity with a sports drink like Gatorade. STAY WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES. We have all heard of the term “weekend warrior” which means a person that has not prepared their body at all to go out and do extensive sports or activities on the weekend.

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