How to Stay in Shape while Healing from an Injury

An injury can have a devastating impact on your plans to get in shape. However, you can still find a way to exercise safely when you're injured.

Use these strategies in your exercise program to stay in shape while you heal:

1. Evaluate your injury and get expert help.

Before you jump on a treadmill again, carefully examine your injury and ability to exercise.

* It's tempting to start exercising while you're still healing. However, it's important to consult a doctor and your trainer before you start to exercise again.

They'll be able to offer important advice about your specific injury and your limitations.

2. Change your workout routine to accommodate your injury.

The old exercise routine isn't going to work for an injury that is still healing. You'll have to create a new training schedule to stay in shape, with new priorities:

* First, avoid making the injury worse and adding new issues.

* Second, you must still burn enough calories to achieve your goals.

* In order to accommodate these new priorities, you may need to adjust the intensity of your workouts or where you exercise. If going to the gym is too difficult, then consider exercising at home.

If you can no longer handle being outdoors, try to find an indoor routine.

3. Work on other parts of your body.

If you have an upper body injury that limits you, then consider exercises that focus more on the lower body.

* If you can no longer do the intense weightlifting workout because of a shoulder injury, then consider switching to a treadmill to walk or run. You can also try cycling on a stationary bike.

* Isolating the upper body or lower body during a routine is one way to stay in shape.

4. Consider water exercises.

Workouts in the pool are low impact and can help you heal from an injury without making it worse.

Your local YMCA and other organizations often have a variety of classes, and you can talk to the instructors to find the best fit.

5. Maintain a healthy diet program.

Exercise is only one part of a bigger plan to stay in shape. Your diet also matters, but an injury can wreak havoc on it.

You may be tempted to indulge in treats because they're convenient and you're feeling sorry for yourself. However, it's important to stay on track with your diet program.

6. Reach out to your friends for support.

An injury can make you feel isolated. Keeping up your connections with your friends can help tremendously.

* Your friends can be powerful motivators for you to stay in shape while you're healing. They can encourage you to keep exercising within safe limits and join you as personal cheerleaders.

7. Don't push yourself too far.

Although staying in shape is your goal, you don't want to make the injury worse or create a new one.

* Your ability to keep exercising will be affected by an injury, but it's crucial to remember that healing takes time. You have to give your body the chance to heal properly, or you'll be faced with more serious issues in the future.

* Keep in mind that injuries affect the body and mind. You need time to restore your health.

Luckily, in most instances, you can exercise while you're healing from an injury. Staying in shape can even help you heal quicker, as long as you're careful with your exercises.

Is Your Dog Out of Shape? Get Fit Together!

An out of shape dog often has an out of shape owner. While there are ways to exercise your dog while being lazy yourself, it only makes sense to get in shape together. Just like people, dogs that are healthy and fit are happier and live longer.

Your dog doesn’t ask much from you but provides so much. Give your dog and yourself the gift of fitness and longevity.

Get fit with your dog and share some quality time together with these activities:

1. Swimming.

Most dogs are naturally excellent swimmers. Swimming is a very healthy, low-impact exercise for you and your dog.

◦ Be sure to keep an eye on your dog. It’s not always easy for them to figure out how to get out of the pool when they start to tire.

2. Hiking.

Dogs love to go for walks, but they love to hike even more. The variety of terrain and smells is more interesting to the average dog.

The natural surface is much easier on their feet than a concrete sidewalk. Hiking is a great stress reliever for dogs and humans.

◦ Consider how much time wolves, coyotes, and foxes spend “hiking” each day. It’s a very natural activity for your dog. At one time, humans spent most of their day hiking, too.

3. Camping.

Dogs love to camp. Camping goes great with swimming and hiking. Try it once with your dog and see how much you both enjoy it.

4. Rollerblading.

Rollerblading isn’t as popular as it once was, but it’s still a great activity to do with your dog.

It’s a great way to pick up the pace, which your dog will love, without being too hard on the owner.

5. Biking.

You’ve probably seen a few people on bikes with their dog trotting beside them.

This is another way to give your dog the speed he craves without overextending yourself.

◦ Biking together might take a little practice and training to make it work, but it’s worth the effort.

6. Trail running.

Think of trail running as hiking at higher speed. It’s a great workout for both of you.

◦ Take it easy if you haven’t been running recently and consistently. Consider this to be an advanced activity for both of you.

7. Walking.

The old standby is always available. Every dog is excited by the prospect of a walk. Just pull the leash out of the closet and watch your dog go bonkers.

◦ Some owners have taught their dog to walk on a treadmill, but that doesn’t help the owner get in shape!

8. Road race.

Once you’ve both increased your conditioning, consider participating in a short road race with your dog. 5k is a popular distance for human-dog running teams.

9. Playing fetch.

Traditional fetch is great for the dog but doesn’t do much for the owner. Mix it up a bit. Throw the ball, and then you both run after it.

You’ll never win, but you’ll get some great exercise in the process. Get the ball back from your dog and repeat. See who decides to give up first!

Dogs love to be active, but they’re quite content to sleep the day away if there’s nothing interesting going on.

Just because your dog is content lying around all day doesn’t make it acceptable.

You can share time and get in shape together. Lose a few pounds and increase your fitness together. You’ll both have a great time.

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Warren Tattersall has been a full time nutritional consultant for over 35 years and works with people all over the world to help them improve their health, increase their personal energy levels and to use supplements to assist with diet related health issues.

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