Going to the gym can be one of the healthiest and wisest decisions a person can make in regards to their physical health. It provides people with the opportunity to exercise regularly in a stable and safe environment. A common and unrecognized danger of going to the gym, however, is the increased risk of injury. A common question that most people who go to the gym ask is how to avoid getting injured while working out. Fortunately, there are a few simple methods that can help avoid such injuries. For starters check with a personal trainer before starting an exercise routine, go to the gym with a friend or partner, and finally make sure to stretch before exercising. These simple tips can go a long way towards preventing physical injury and making
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One of these is the danger of working out without a partner. Doing so can result in a number of injuries such as dislocations, bruising, and even breaking bones for numerous reasons all of which lead to “exercise dropout” (Brehm 2014). Working out with a partner not only offers safer exercise conditions but also allows people the chance to socialize. The biggest source of injury in the gym is improper form. For example, if proper precautions are not taken while doing a bench press, a person could accidentally drop the bar on their chest causing damage to the ribs and difficulty breathing. In fact, statistics show that “Between 1990 and 2007, over 970,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for weight training-related injuries” (Johnson NA). It is highly likely that the reason those people were injured was due to a lack of a partner, or “spotter”, to assist them. Another benefit of having a partner is that it can help avoid overuse injuries. A common problem among athletes is overuse or otherwise known as exercising too much which puts too much stress on the body. The presence of a partner allows for an outside observer who can better advise the athlete as to whether or not they appear to be going beyond their limits. This is important because overuse is another large source of injury which can lead to. A gym partner can help prevent physical injury, as well as assist in …show more content…
This is a precaution that most people do not take. It is a highly recommended practice that can be used to prevent physical injury not just before working out, but before performing any physically grueling task. There has been contention in the fitness industry for a number of years about whether or not stretching before exercising is actually beneficial. Some studies have found “no significant effect of pre-exercise stretching on injury risk rate between the stretch group and the control group” (Moore NA). Other studies conducted on the same topic found that stretching had the “potential to decrease injury by preparing muscles before activity” (Francesco 2013). By stretching before exercise the muscles are being prepared to be worked, which “allows the body to become more pliable and less prone to injury” (NA). Muscles that have not been stretched respond much more slowly to physical exercise. It has even been proven that stretching can also help “calm the mind, provide a mental break, and give your body a chance to recharge” (Francesco 2013). While there is still debate about whether or not stretching actually helps prevent physical injuries, its demonstrated benefits to the human mind and body cannot be
One of these is the danger of working out without a partner. Doing so can result in a number of injuries such as dislocations, bruising, and even breaking bones for numerous reasons all of which lead to “exercise dropout” (Brehm 2014). Working out with a partner not only offers safer exercise conditions but also allows people the chance to socialize. The biggest source of injury in the gym is improper form. For example, if proper precautions are not taken while doing a bench press, a person could accidentally drop the bar on their chest causing damage to the ribs and difficulty breathing. In fact, statistics show that “Between 1990 and 2007, over 970,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for weight training-related injuries” (Johnson NA). It is highly likely that the reason those people were injured was due to a lack of a partner, or “spotter”, to assist them. Another benefit of having a partner is that it can help avoid overuse injuries. A common problem among athletes is overuse or otherwise known as exercising too much which puts too much stress on the body. The presence of a partner allows for an outside observer who can better advise the athlete as to whether or not they appear to be going beyond their limits. This is important because overuse is another large source of injury which can lead to. A gym partner can help prevent physical injury, as well as assist in …show more content…
This is a precaution that most people do not take. It is a highly recommended practice that can be used to prevent physical injury not just before working out, but before performing any physically grueling task. There has been contention in the fitness industry for a number of years about whether or not stretching before exercising is actually beneficial. Some studies have found “no significant effect of pre-exercise stretching on injury risk rate between the stretch group and the control group” (Moore NA). Other studies conducted on the same topic found that stretching had the “potential to decrease injury by preparing muscles before activity” (Francesco 2013). By stretching before exercise the muscles are being prepared to be worked, which “allows the body to become more pliable and less prone to injury” (NA). Muscles that have not been stretched respond much more slowly to physical exercise. It has even been proven that stretching can also help “calm the mind, provide a mental break, and give your body a chance to recharge” (Francesco 2013). While there is still debate about whether or not stretching actually helps prevent physical injuries, its demonstrated benefits to the human mind and body cannot be