We live in a world where it’s easy to find an excuse NOT to do something. Injuries can be that easy excuse to do absolutely nothing.
This drives me up a wall!
Physically you may be limited, but you aren’t dead. Rest is important, but long periods of inactivity slows the recovery (and... it’s just downright a bad habit).
But you’re an Official. You always find a way! This is where I want you to think more creatively. I want you to train AROUND your injuries.
If you have a single arm or leg injury? Guess what?
- You still have the other half of your body to build up!
- You still have the opposite limb to train!
Here’s a little science for you: There’s a concept called “Cross-Education” which states that when one body part is injure you should train the other side.
This has the ability to transfer over 33% of the gains to the injured limb, meaning it will actually speed up the recovery process!
If you have a back or spine injury
Find ways to strength train without loading your spine. There are all sorts of ways to do it
- Belt Squat Machines
- Push/Pull Sleds
- Holding the weights/dumbbells/weighted implements below the waist
Injuries are to be taken seriously. Rest and recovery ARE important. But there are things you can do to mitigate time lost or improve other parts of your body while you may not be 100%.
And remember, pain is always the guide.
Get To Runnin’
