Question

You have decided that you are ready to start a fitness program. You have not exercised on a regular basis in about a year. What principles of exercise should you consider when starting a new exercise regime and what should you do before and after every workout to minimize injuries

Answer 1

Answer:

Some of the most common exercise-related injuries Dr. Berkson sees include

sprains—injuries to ligaments, the tissues that connect bones to one another

muscle strains—injuries to muscles or tendons, the tissues that connect muscles to bones

tendinitis—inflammation of a tendon, often due to overuse

ACL and meniscus tears of the knee—a rip in one of the ligaments that helps stabilize the knee or cartilage that cushions the knee joint

rotator cuff tears—rips in the group of muscles and their tendons that hold the arm in the shoulder socket.

To avoid getting laid up for days—or even weeks—with an injury, follow these 10 precautions when you work out.