Injuries
Lynne in comments on Danger Zone! is interested in a “How To Live Forever Or Die Trying” post on workout injuries:
Us 40+ types can get bogged down with tendonitis and whatnot. I’d be very interested in your take on when to push thru discomfort, when to sit back with an icepack, cross-training to avoid use injuries, etc.
And maybe some alternative strategies to stay in shape while that strained tendon heals up.
And I bet lots of people would be interested in how to get gym benefits at home with the expense of a gym membership. Times are tough.
Love the fitness posts!
Thank you. I’m loving it, too. Re injuries, I’ve had several … tendonitis alongside the knee, patella-femoral syndrome and plantar fasciitis. All very common. A lot of what I do now is specifically designed to address those issues. Would prefer to make this post slightly less half-assed than the rest in this series, however, so I’m interested in your own experiences, remedies, helpful books and links. Especially if you actually know what you’re talking about. Any thoughts or suggestions, send them in via ”contact” or in comments below. I’m also still interested in hearing your reviews and progress reports re Fit for Combat: When Fitness is a Matter of Life or Death.
Speaking of injuries, don’t for get to donate via Team Marines. Proceeds go to buy laptops and specialized electronics for war-wounded GIs of all services.
(Care to comment? Use the “contact” link to assure me you are a real human being interested in commenting on the topics at hand. Include your preferred screenname and temporary password. Lefty Kumbayah singers, moderate handwringers, meanspirited rightwingers all welcome. This is a free speech zone as long as you keep it clean and make an effort to be accurate.)
Topics: Live Forever Or Die Trying!
Posted by Jules Crittenden at 1:12 pm Comments (1) on Tuesday, November 3, 2009
One Response to “Injuries”
Leave a Reply
Trackback URLYou must be logged in to post a comment.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
For tendinitis, I’ve found that going 10 mins ice then 10 mins heat, rotating 3 times through clears it up fair quick.
As for exercise regimens, there’s too much and too many out there for me to say what’s good or what’s not, especially now that I’m a dedicated FALB (Fat Arsed Lazy Bastige).
But, here’s something for motivational listening:
http://www.thewarriorsong.com/Video.html
It’s got a good pace and rhythm for working out.