Get Fit!
WITH
KERA KESTER KE
Hello beautiful people! I am pretty excited about this month’s topic because it was requested by a
wonderful lady that I had the pleasure of meeting at my gym. So, without further ado, let’s jump in!
Movement is a beautiful thing! The benefits of taking care of our bodies go far beyond just feeling good
about, and within, ourselves. It extends to our family and job life, as well as our quality of experience.
However, just like all things, too much of something can have adverse effects. Being injured or feeling
dangerous pain and discomfort are some issues that
my heart hopes for you to avoid as much as possible. Therefore, I’d like to share three warning signs of injury or overtraining.
1. Skin Warnings Skin discoloration, swelling or sharp, stabbing and deep bump pains are a few indicators of injury. Your body will use these signs to signal inflammation, overtraining and the need for rest and recovery. There is much emphasis on paying attention to how our muscles and energy levels feel; however, these outward signs are just as telling and should get attention as well.
2. Muscle Warnings Muscle cramps or pain during contraction, persistent stiffness or soreness that remains for excessive periods of time are something to look out for. If you cannot even walk in a day or two following a leg day, then you may have pushed a little too hard. You do not have to go max effort every single workout. This is why cardio days or de-load weeks are so common. Bodies thrive on balance, and no goals should require you to hit or dramatically pass your energy and muscle peak limits during every single session.
3. Capability Changes Mobility and range of motion regressions, significant weakness and changes to your gait (walking pattern) are common tells of present injury or the risk of. Of course, dynamic stretching or warming up may
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