Muscle injury is common, but by learning just a few healthy habits when it comes to training, little irritating muscle injuries will be a thing of the past.

The most common form of muscle injury is overuse injuries, which is normally an inflammation of the tendons, muscles or joints or a combination of the three. This injury is more commonly known as tendinitis.

As these type of muscle injuries is not too serious, it can put a damper on your training and if not treated immediately, can be a thorn in your side for the rest of your life.

Something as simple as ice, heat and rest for a couple of days is all it takes to get you back on the gym floor.

Another common mistake is to go too hard, too heavy, too quickly, too early. The body needs time to adjust to a certain amount of volume and intensity and although the muscle can do that very quickly, the tendons and joints need more time.

As an easy rule of thumb, allow about twelve weeks for the body to get prepared and then gradually and slowly raise the volume and intensity.

In conclusion, the following step will reduce the risk of muscle injury:

• always warm up before any type of training
• stretch everyday, especially after a workout
• practice proper form and technique
• allow the body to rest and recover properly
• feed the body proper nutrition ( a supplement is always a good idea )
• take it slow, the body needs time to adjust, especially the joints and tendons )

by Daniel Goosen

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