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How to avoid getting injured while working out

By: Caleb Lee

I felt compelled to write this article on a topic I feel very strongly about: safety. Why? Because I get a lot of mail from my readers and while a lot of you who visit my site are old pros at bodybuilding (or at least experienced), a lot of people who stop by are new to weight lifting, or are just looking for information on fitness in general.

Although it's great to see how excited people are when they first start weight lifting (especially bodybuilding) but many of us old pros know that injuries CAN happen in the gym. Also when you are new to the world of working out - there is a temptation to do to much and try to grow and progress too fast because you're impatient, as well as a much greater chance of doing something in a potentially harmful way due to inexperience.

Now we do learn from our mistakes; but I hate to see anyone having their learning experience based on a painful injury. Getting injured during a workout can keep you sidelined for weeks, even months so I'd like to offer some tips on staying safe while you get ripped.

You should never, ever do this: Not listen to your body. Pain is your body's way of telling you to stop what you're doing. In this way, pain can be a friend who tells us "hey - take it easy there" and many injuries occur from people trying to "play through the pain".

Know your limitations. This should go without saying, but you'd be surprised how many people who should know better hurt themselves this way. If you have knee problems, don't do exercises which will place a lot of stress on it - running, leg presses, etc.

While the temptation is strong to just "jump in" to a weight lifting routine, a run, whatever it is, you can significantly reduce your chances of getting injured by doing a quick warm up before you get started. So remember: "Always warm up before a workout." Stretches are always good - and if you're weightlifting, start with a few reps using a lighter weight than you intend to use in your workout. This is one of the most important things that will keep you from getting an injury so please, please, please don't neglect to warm up!

Last, consider getting a little expert advice. (reading my articles is a good place to start!) Having the input of a pro for your first few workouts can be invaluable although you don't necessarily need a personal trainer on a permanent basis. They can give you pointers on the safe ways to do whatever your target workout is; and tell you what to avoid.

There is a workout or fitness plan for every man, woman and child - I firmly believe this, but it is important to make sure you go about getting fit in a safe manner. These tips will help you make the most of your body - without having an avoidable injury. Stay safe and see you at the gym!

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