Preventing muscle wear & tear

Your muscles are more prone to tear due to:

• Aging
• Lack of hydration and electrolytes
• Lack of warming up before exercising
• Fatigue which reduces muscle strength and endurance   

Prevent it:

• Do a 10-minute dynamic warm up - not static stretching - and cardiovascular exercises to get your muscles fired up and blood pumping before you start your workout.
• Ensure you're adequately hydrated and consume electrolyte replacement drinks while exercising.
• Do resistance strength training to build your muscles' endurance. Focus on muscle groups relating to your sport such as the calves, quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings.

In Touch Physiotherapy, Tel: 65330968, www.intouchphysio.com

Posted Sept 2011