Spring Back Into Fitness

If you have spent most of the winter hibernating (as so many of us have this year) the first signs of spring can have us lacing up our hiking boots, or trail runners, and sprinting out the door. It is important to increase activity in an intentional and progressive way as not to strain muscles or cause injuries that will take you off the trails or out of the game. 

Here are some ways to ease back into outdoor adventure: 

Planning  - As you plan out how to start working out again, think about your habits, goals, and schedule and go from there. If it’s been a while since you last worked out, you’ll definitely want to start small.

Schedule – Begin by planning a light workout 3 - 4 times per week 20 – 40 minutes in length. Also, be sure to incorporate daily stretching to help ensure you avoid injuries.  After a few weeks you can increase time and frequency. 

Rest Days -  Recovery is a part of being active.  Active rest days can be achieved by changing types of activity and working different muscle groups on different days. Passive rest days are days you set aside with no specific exercise on your agenda. 

How Unified Therapies Can Help

If you still have questions about how to safely and effectively increase your activity level this spring we can provide an evaluation and recommend activities and exercises to help you reach your goals.