We all do it, we start off the year with a BANG! We set our goals, we lay out our maps as to how to achieve our goals and we set off in a sprint! Weight loss, better overall health, increased strength, better endurance, the list goes on and on of what we are trying to achieve.
As you take on this journey which I certainly encourage- keep in mind that our best intentions need to be well planned out. This includes making sure we know how to safely go down the road of achieving our goals.
What does this mean?
100 poorly executed pushups with our butts in the air, not getting down all the way, twisting one way or the other does us NO GOOD! It can actually harmful in the long run. Modify, Modify, Modify!
1 good push up is better than 100 bad push ups!!!
1 good squat is better than 100 bad squats!!!
Stretching is a key component to your goals in exercise- NO EXCUSES!
Water is CRUCIAL- NO EXCUSES! If you are skipping anything- skip the sports drinks- not water!
The list goes on and on but you get what I mean........... the details matter as you go down this 2013 journey.
Here are a couple links including a previous blog I have done as well as some good website resources. I am sure over the course of the next few weeks and months I will see a handful of you from injuries or tips but prevention is the best option! Feel free to stop by and ask me any questions you may have!
http://www.bscsportsmedicine.blogspot.com/2008/12/exercise-programs-5-exercises-every.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/183688-how-to-modify-p90x-workouts/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/overuse-injury/MY01092/METHOD=print
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