Posts Tagged ‘excercise’
Good morning, friends!
I apologize for not posting last night, the Mister and I have been dealing with a lot of “stuff” that I’m not ready to discuss on the blog (don’t worry, it’s all good!). Needless to say, I was (am!) mentally exhausted. That, coupled with the fact that I was playing kickball for three hours on Monday (didn’t get home till 12:30 am!), makes for a very tired Shannon.
Of course everything at work is only getting CRAZIER, so you’ll have another uninsightful post from me this morning. However, you all seem to enjoy my link round-ups, and I do put a lot of thought into compiling them. So at least you all get to benefit from my crazy schedule 
So, what’s going on in the world of fitness?
Are your kids (or you!) struggling in math? Have them run a lap before they do their homework! – Study shows that physical fitness is associated with academic performance in young people
Were you born to run? Study finds that variations in one gene may be associated with endurance running. I’m guessing I don’t have that gene
Is Bicycling Bad for Your Bones? I sure hope not! I cannot WAIT to ride MY BIKE!
Low on time? Find out if you can get fit in six minutes a week.
If you have been wanting to give skiing a try, you have to read this: How to Overcome Fear on the Slopes
We all know shoveling snow can be a great workout, but make sure you protect your back and heart!
I promise I’ll see ya’ll later for the Daily Delish!
Have you read anything interesting this week that’s fitness related? Please share with all of us!
When I discovered I had sciatica, the first thing I thought was, How is this going to affect my activity level?
While I may not be running a marathon any time soon, I certainly don’t have to stay in bed, either. In fact, the Mister and I went to the gym this morning. Instead of tackling the elliptical, I opted for the bike - since the back stays in one place throughout the duration of the exercise. I did a good majority of my ab exercise routine, but omitted the movements that twisted my spine.
I could have done some arm exercises, or anything else that allows me to stand upright, as well.
Just because one part of your body is hurting, doesn’t mean you have to forgo all exercise. Case and point: “The human being is a unique machine with some 536 muscles in the body, so if you pull a hamstring for example, and you’ve lost the capacity to work out four or five related muscles, you’ve still got some 530 other muscles in the body to help you burn calories.” Have a sore foot? OK, focus on seated arm and shoulder exercises. Injured knee? Try cycling with one leg, using a hand cycle or kayaking.
For a list of suggestions, check out this Training Through Sports Injuries article.
Some other tips to keep in mind:
STRETCH and warm up before workouts – this may help prevent injuries from happening in the first place.
Don’t try and be a tough guy. If it hurts, STOP. Nothing is worse extending your injury.
See a doctor or chiropractor to get suggestions and insight on your exercise routine.
KEEP MOVING! Believe it our not, one of the best things you can do for an injury is to keep moving. Start a new activity — one that doesn’t involve your injured joint or muscle.
Start slow and listen to your body. When you are ready to get back in the game, don’t push the newly healed muscle too far. Take things slow – one step at a time, constantly evaluating your body and what it is telling you.
What about you? How do you work though a sports injury?
