Last week I talked about some new research on exercising while sick. Seems like the standard wisdom about resting when you have a cold may be changing a bit. However, I don’t want anyone to think that this applies to injuries as well.
Injuries are very different from an illness. An injury is something broken or damaged in your body and can easily be made worse without proper care and rest. if you’re injured, don’t exercise until you’ve spoken to a doctor. And no, personal trainers don’t count as a doctor, nor do health and fitness bloggers. If it’s a minor injury like a scratch, you may be fine, but if you’re not sure, see a doctor or play it safe by taking it easy.
For example, I seem to have done some damage to my thumb recently and it’s now very painful to move. So today I’m going to make a dr’s appointment and see what’s wrong with it. I’m also going to take it easy with the workout and avoid any exercise where I have to grip weights.
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Ignore “no pain, no gain”. Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong, and you should listen.
OUCH.
here’s hoping youre on the mend *and* I do agree with your no pain no gain being passe.
now if only I could convince the hubby of that…
Preach on! Back in college, when I was still young and dumb (now I’m not young anymore …) I used to go to the gym without knowing any theory behind proper exercise.
No pain no gain was my motto back then, trying to impress people with my muscles and what not. …
To keep a long story short, I damaged my left knee ligaments, ignored the damage and continued to work out. A while later I have permanent damage and will never again be able to play soccer. Unless I want to risk my left leg…