Thursday morning I woke up feeling all tight and achy. It seems that all of that traveling over the weekend caught up with me. I went out for an 8.5 mile run but just didn't feel right. In the afternoon I decided to skip my second run and hit the bike instead. I rode for an hour and was quite happy with my decision.
Sometimes replacing a planned workout with a different activity can really be beneficial for tired, tight, achy, and/or worn out muscles. Repetitive use of the same muscles is a great way to build both muscular strength and endurance for that particular muscle group. But, continued repetition can also increase the likelihood of fatigue or overuse injuries. The best way to avoid these two issues is to switch up your workouts every once in a while. If your normal exercise is walking, you may want to try and take a bike ride once a week. Or, if you swim everyday, getting out of the pool and going for a run will give your arms a break. You can also mix in various types of resistance training and strength/stretching routines like a yoga or pilates class.
What types of replacement workouts or cross training do you incorporate into your exercise routine? Leave me a comment and let me know. You might just win a special AhealthyU prize for doing so?!?!
6/3/2010 | Daily Step Total = 30762
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