Steps to Consider Prior to Exercising After an Injury/Illness
An injury/illness usually leaves an impact on our body, we tend to have less energy and lack the ability to do things we use to be able to do. I was just in a major accident and it has been hard for me to sit back and let my body heal before jumping back into exercise. No matter what age you are or what your physical abilities are, an injury or an illness takes time to heal. It is so important that you listen to your body through your recovery, we all know how joyful movement is but we need to ease into it to prevent further injury.
Please consider these steps prior to reintroducing exercise into your regular routine.
Please consider these steps prior to reintroducing exercise into your regular routine.
- Ease back into it - maybe only do half of what you did prior to the injury/illness.
- Be patient - you may not have the same energy or strength that you had prior to the injury/illness.
- Start with walking or swimming - because these are gentle on the body.
- Pain is the body’s signal that you have gone too far or done too much - so please don’t over do it, listen to your body. We don’t want you causing further injury.
- Eat well - consume leafy greens & drink plenty of water to reduce inflammation.
Author: Samantha Borba
