Posted on Nov 27, 2011 under Weight Loss Tips |
Please don't be like me!
Several years ago I was warned to stay away from behind-the-neck exercises and movements, and do you think I listened? Of course not.
And as a result, I acquired a rotator cuff injury that slowly gets worse and worse over time.
It is often said that it is much smarter to learn from the mistakes of others than to have to suffer the consequences yourself. I'd say that I agree with that.
Just in case you are not quite sure what a "rotator cuff" is, its a handy little muscle on the back of your shoulder that literally helps your arm to "rotate" around the shoulder socket.
For most people, this muscle is not supposed to rotate far enough to take the arms too far behind the head.
Behind the neck exercises not only pull this muscle to the edge of its natural range, but often have additional weight resistance involved that cause even more stress to the area.
If this is done repetitively over time, the muscle will often get injured. Another thing that may happen is that it will become inflammed and swell to the point where the bone around it pinches the muscle. Both conditions are chronic, painful, and should be avoided at all costs.
So, if there are any behind-the-neck movements in your current workout, you will want to find more shoulder-friendly alternatives. And if such an exercise is ever recommended to you by a friend or exercise program, ask or look for a better alternative immediately.
You only get one body! Take care of it.
To YourBestBody,
Lawrence Cole
Your Lifestyle and Fitness Coach
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Posted on Jul 01, 2011 under Weight Loss Tips |
Getting involved in Weight Loss Program can be intimidating for a beginner. It can also be hard to know where to start. There are several questions that you can ask yourself, which will guide you towards the right weight loss program.
- What am I trying to achieve by joining a weight loss program? (Goals)
- What type of program will work with my schedule?
- Is their a certain type of program that will work best for my body type?
- What have other people tried and had success with?
- Do I have any friends that are interested in doing this with me?
- How much am I willing to spend on a program?
- How much am I willing to Risk?
- Am I interested in a Diet program? A exercise program? Both?
- What is my timeline?
- How fast am I wanting to reach my goal weight?
These questions are meant to bring out ideas and really get you thinking about what type of weight loss program will be right for you. Once you have taken time to reflect on these questions for yourself I recommend talking to a professional to further help guide you into the right program. You might be able to do this simply through a family doctor, or even your local gym club.
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Posted on Jun 29, 2011 under Weight Loss Pills |
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