Keep Your Body Fit
Tuesday February 3, 2004
With winter upon us, you need to be prepared for outdoor activity. From skiing and snowboarding to ice hockey, to simply jogging in colder weather - experts at Gold’s Gym offer guidance on stretching and core strength training to help individuals at any fitness level to get in shape, stay in shape, and avoid injury throughout the winter season.
As the seasons change, climate changes and colder temperatures can have a serious impact on the body. Cold weather acts as a stress source, causing the body to lose heat, and in turn, lowers the body’s efficiency levels, often resulting in injury. Specific techniques and training can reduce the impacts of cold weather and prepare you for a variety of winter sports.
Strength Training
“The key to being prepared for winter sports is to understand where injuries occur,” suggests T.R. Goodman, a Gold’s Gym trainer who has worked with professional athletes such as Chris Chelios of the Detroit Red Wings, and New England Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest. “In winter sports you rarely strain the bigger muscles in the body,” said Goodman. “It is areas of the body like the knees, elbows and shoulders that are prone to injury.” Goodman recommends working to keep your body’s skeletal system and structure aligned to prevent injuries. “Establishing a neutral posture in your skeletal system can be explained like the tires on a car - unless you keep them balanced, they will eventually be warn down and your alignment will be off,” continues Goodman. “An unbalanced skeletal system can mean the difference between bouncing off a mogul or blowing out your knee.”
Goodman also suggests that by training the body’s core muscles, you can alleviate strain and bring needed balance to your skeletal system. Concentrating on muscle areas like your shoulders and hips will make you more resistant to injury. Goodman recommends beginning your workout by lifting weights with more repetition and less weight. Then, once you established a routine, moving to heavier weights with less repetition for core muscle strength training.
It’s these core muscles that balance your body, help to create a solid internal structure and help develop a body that is less prone to injury.
Thanks to Gold's Gym for these health tips.
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As the seasons change, climate changes and colder temperatures can have a serious impact on the body. Cold weather acts as a stress source, causing the body to lose heat, and in turn, lowers the body’s efficiency levels, often resulting in injury. Specific techniques and training can reduce the impacts of cold weather and prepare you for a variety of winter sports.
Strength Training
“The key to being prepared for winter sports is to understand where injuries occur,” suggests T.R. Goodman, a Gold’s Gym trainer who has worked with professional athletes such as Chris Chelios of the Detroit Red Wings, and New England Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest. “In winter sports you rarely strain the bigger muscles in the body,” said Goodman. “It is areas of the body like the knees, elbows and shoulders that are prone to injury.” Goodman recommends working to keep your body’s skeletal system and structure aligned to prevent injuries. “Establishing a neutral posture in your skeletal system can be explained like the tires on a car - unless you keep them balanced, they will eventually be warn down and your alignment will be off,” continues Goodman. “An unbalanced skeletal system can mean the difference between bouncing off a mogul or blowing out your knee.”
Goodman also suggests that by training the body’s core muscles, you can alleviate strain and bring needed balance to your skeletal system. Concentrating on muscle areas like your shoulders and hips will make you more resistant to injury. Goodman recommends beginning your workout by lifting weights with more repetition and less weight. Then, once you established a routine, moving to heavier weights with less repetition for core muscle strength training.
It’s these core muscles that balance your body, help to create a solid internal structure and help develop a body that is less prone to injury.
Thanks to Gold's Gym for these health tips.
Related Resources
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