Jumpin' Jeff here again to talk to you about Joint and Muscle Pain. We are all susceptible to it, but how do we minimize it? Easy...by using Resistance Training Cables in your workouts. Resistance Training Cables are the fastest growing trend in fitness and exercise today, and for good reason.
To have a healthy body with adequate bone and muscle density, we have to do some resistance work. A program that minimally stresses the shoulders, elbows, knees etc. is the one to choose if you want to avoid joint and muscle pain, or any injury for that matter. These cables are ideal for joint protection because you can always start from a mild resistance and move into each exercise gradually. Oh, you can go up the cable sizes from one to 300 pounds of resistance, but the point is to stay in your “joint comfort” zone.
You can adjust your body position at any point during the exercise, which cannot be done with weights or other forms of exercise. After 16 years with this equipment, I have not had one injury. On the other hand, I have suffered a number of injuries with free weights, machines, and body weight exercises. As for specific resistance training exercises, here are some that you can try. For cardio, the Powerwalk or Cardio Belt are great. For arm exercises, check into the TNT Resistance Training Cable Set. For legs, try out the Lateral Resistor or the Monster Walk. The opportunities are endless, and you can find a complete selection of resistance training equipment at Fitnesslifeline.com.
In conclusion, after checking with your doctor for a possible chronic or serious injury, you can do a few things to decrease or prevent joint pain:
1. Use proper form in all exercises.
2. Don’t flop the joints around during movements and don’t hyper-extend any joints, elbows, knees, or shoulders.
3. Use the Lifeline Cable Equipment to decrease loading on the joint in the beginning of each exercise.
4. Watch your nutrition and try some sulfur containing compounds like glucosamine or MSM. Or try a natural anti-inflammatory such as ginger or flax oil (consult your Doctor before taking any of the above supplements).
5. Don’t do anything that hurts or stings. If it stings an hour later or the next day, you have over done it. 6. Use cold to decrease swelling and heat to relax and increase range of motion.
7. Find alternative exercises and workout patterns. In other words, don’t quit...adapt.
Be aware and work around the injury. Be sure to consult your doctor, therapist, and trainer to keep on track. Usually, with the right effort, joint issues do and will improve.
Jumpin' Jeff
