Those lucky enough to inherit strong connective tissue and dense bones will have lower risk of injury. True story. But while we can’t do much about our genetics, we can control a bunch of other factors that drastically reduce injury risk. This article will step you through three of the biggest factors that drastically decrease your chance of injury.
Factor 1 – Sufficient recovery time
How long are you giving your body to recover after exercising a specific muscle group? The recommended time for muscle recovery is about 48 hours (about 2 days). This will vary slightly based on your body composition, diet, physical activity, and strength.
Factor 2 – Optimised biomechanics
How well is your body conditioned to move? The better your movement mechanics, the more efficiently you’ll be able to work-out.
Factor 3 – Athletic history
How long have you been consistently training for? The longer the period of consistent activity, the better your musculoskeletal system’s ability to tolerate a higher training load.
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