Hello and welcome back to the Chicago Fitness Training blog! The weather is starting to come around here in Chicagoland, and many seasonal enthusiasts will begin our spring and summer training routines shortly. While most know to build their body up before really shifting into high gear, I would like to remind everyone of something that might just save you some discomfort and frustration.Today's topic is a simple message: Sometimes you have to take a step back before you can move forward. Whatever your sport, hobby, or preferred training method; remember to listen to the feedback that your body is giving you. If something is sore or tender beyond the typical next-day muscle soreness that comes from a winter full of inactivity, then that means there is a problem with your body mechanics that will only become more pronounced as you progress through your seasonal training program.
For example, if an ankle or foot is sore after the first few weeks of running; there is a good chance that your stride is overextended or there is a lower-leg muscle that has lost strength and is having trouble balancing the pull of its antagonist.If your body starts communicating through discomfort or pain, ease off of your initial high- volume training and refocus on the mechanics of what you are trying to perform. A few sessions with a qualified personal trainer or movement coach can be very beneficial at this point, especially if you are having trouble pinpointing the flaw in your technique.
Remember that you always have a choice. You do not need to struggle through an injury while training. Every program can be modified to fit your timeline. Once you have corrected the underlying flaw, the pain or discomfort will melt away and you can resume your training program and get everything out of it that you put in. Good luck this season and enjoy the warm weather!
