Whether it’s a bum knee, a wrecked back, or a cranky
shoulder; as we’ve discussed all month long more and more people’s bodies are
just falling apart. Long-term daily
aches and pains have become ‘normal’. But
it doesn’t have to be that way. Regardless of the site of your grief, make use
of the following R.U.L.E.’s in order to prevent yourself from becoming - or
developing - a PITA (or anywhere else!).
1. Recover
– Put as much effort into your recovery as you do your training. Focus on
consistently getting enough sleep, managing stress, and eating well to fuel
your efforts. These things are just as – if not more – important than the
training itself.
2.
Utilize– Proper progressions and sound
exercise programming. Check your ego and
take into account your mobility deficiencies, experience, and skill level when
deciding which exercises to perform, how much, and how often to do them.
3.
Learn
– Get coached up on HOW to perform said exercises. Learn neutral spine,
vertical shin, packed shoulders, etc. Just as importantly, learn NOT to flare
elbows or allow your ribs to flare out.
4.
Enhance – MOBILITY. Foam Rolling and massage combined with mobility drills to target
your specific deficiencies well help ensure you are moving WELL before you move
OFTEN.
