On January 31st, Missy Hughes headed up to Devil’s Thumb Ranch with the folks at Women’s Quest to teach a Strong Balance Class and talk about injury prevention. Here is a little snip it from her talk:
If your posture is poor, you will definitely overload and hurt your body. Exercise then becomes a catalyst to injury rather than a ticket to health. Prep your body for your activities and take your rest days to insure a lifetime of activity.
Injury Prevention Tips
- Put yourself in the optimum position for your workout
- Warm up the core muscles that support your body before you exercise
- Stretch after exercise
Muscle Groups to Stretch
- Quads and Hip Flexors
- Glutes and Outside of Hips
- Chest and Shoulders
- Calves and Ankles
Resources
Post Exercise Stretches You Can Do Anywhere
Foam Roller Videos and Exercise Programs
STRONG BALANCE CLASS 