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Struggling to Get Fit Again? Get Fit in Record Time With Our Top 3 Tips.
Are you returning to training and getting fit again?
Returning back to sport and training after taking time off can be a daunting experience for some:
I know you used to lift almost twice as heavy in the past, but things are different now - your body isn’t able to do the things it once used to. At least not yet because you’re suddenly increasing the load on your body, this is a time where your body is most at risk of developing an injury.
Here are our top 3 tips to help you return back to training safely:
#1 Start slow and increase training volume gradually.
Start slow and gradually when returning to your workouts.
We recommend reducing both the frequency of sessions as well as the volume of each workout, ensuring enough rest and recovery between sessions. Gradually increase your training load when your body (not your mind!) is ready for it.
#2 Regain flexibility in all joints
One of the biggest risk factors for injury is not having the flexibility in your joints to move well. This results in overload in certain areas of your body, leading to niggles and injuries. Common areas of stiffness are the neck, lower back and hips, which often result in injuries to the shoulders, knees and ankles.
#3 Get professional advice and coaching
Professionals such as your Nutritionist, Personal Trainer/Coach, and your Physio/Chiro are in the best position to advise you on how to safely return to training and back on track to achieve your health goals. Your Nutritionist will recommend the best eating plan so you will continue to feel energised while meeting your weight goals. Your Personal Trainer will design a training program suited for you to reach your health goals, and also keep you accountable and on track with regular check-ins.
Your Physio and/or Chiro will make sure your body is healthy, moving optimally, and drastically reduce your risk of developing any niggles or injuries that are so common when returning to training.
The quickest way to check if your body has full flexibility of all joints is to undergo our Activ Movement Screen. It’s a 3-minute self-assessment tool to see how well you’re moving and if there are any body regions that are not functioning optimally.
If you need further advice or help and would like to book an appointment, please click on the link below to enquire about our services and what you would like help with.
We also have a library of videos targeted to improve your flexibility and strength, all
completely free on our YouTube channel.
Returning back to sport and training after taking time off can be a daunting experience for some:
- Your weights won’t be as heavy
- Your split times won’t be as fast
- You’ll feel tired so much earlier in your workout
- You’re going to be sore after each workout and it’s going to be hard to dedicate that time to training for the first few weeks
- You’re going to rant to your colleagues about how sore your legs and arms are from last night’s workout
I know you used to lift almost twice as heavy in the past, but things are different now - your body isn’t able to do the things it once used to. At least not yet because you’re suddenly increasing the load on your body, this is a time where your body is most at risk of developing an injury.
Here are our top 3 tips to help you return back to training safely:
#1 Start slow and increase training volume gradually.
Start slow and gradually when returning to your workouts.
We recommend reducing both the frequency of sessions as well as the volume of each workout, ensuring enough rest and recovery between sessions. Gradually increase your training load when your body (not your mind!) is ready for it.
#2 Regain flexibility in all joints
One of the biggest risk factors for injury is not having the flexibility in your joints to move well. This results in overload in certain areas of your body, leading to niggles and injuries. Common areas of stiffness are the neck, lower back and hips, which often result in injuries to the shoulders, knees and ankles.
#3 Get professional advice and coaching
Professionals such as your Nutritionist, Personal Trainer/Coach, and your Physio/Chiro are in the best position to advise you on how to safely return to training and back on track to achieve your health goals. Your Nutritionist will recommend the best eating plan so you will continue to feel energised while meeting your weight goals. Your Personal Trainer will design a training program suited for you to reach your health goals, and also keep you accountable and on track with regular check-ins.
Your Physio and/or Chiro will make sure your body is healthy, moving optimally, and drastically reduce your risk of developing any niggles or injuries that are so common when returning to training.
The quickest way to check if your body has full flexibility of all joints is to undergo our Activ Movement Screen. It’s a 3-minute self-assessment tool to see how well you’re moving and if there are any body regions that are not functioning optimally.
If you need further advice or help and would like to book an appointment, please click on the link below to enquire about our services and what you would like help with.
We also have a library of videos targeted to improve your flexibility and strength, all
completely free on our YouTube channel.
I know you've probably seen other Physios and Chiros in the past without any lasting results, so I'm sure you're wondering:
"How is Activ Therapy any different to other Physios/Chiros/Osteopaths that I've seen in the past?"
"How is Activ Therapy any different to other Physios/Chiros/Osteopaths that I've seen in the past?"
- This is a very fair question and needs to be addressed upfront. Now I don't know anything about other companies, but we have our own Signature System to help you achieve your health goals, fast:
- We get to the source of your problem, not just where you feel the pain. We get to the root cause of your pain issues once and for all.
- We work with you to develop long term strategies to not only alleviate your pain but also to "correct" your pain and find a long term solution for your problem.
- We are hands-on and specific treatment techniques to give you pain relief fast - often within one or two sessions.
- We don't just use a machine and leave you in the room for 20 minutes. We spend the time with you to get the most out of your session.
- We help you to avoid surgeries and injections. These are a last resort and most often we help people avoid them all together.
- We help you improve your pain so that you can take less medication.
- We focus on getting you back to what you love doing. Whether it's time with your family or friends, sport or work we help you regain what pain has taken from you.
- We help you sleep better. Sleep is where body heals and we will help you sleep better and more comfortably.
- We improve your comfort with sitting, letting you sit for longer without making your back pain worse.
- We work on real solutions to avoid getting back pain in the future. We do this by looking at all aspects of your life and addressing the different triggers that caused your problem in the first place.
