Injury proof yourself

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After needing to switch my routine around because of my aching knees I was interested in the likelihood of injuring myself by exercising. I found this article which I found very Interesting.

http://www.healthywomen.org/wellness/fitness/injuryproofyourselfforeffectiveexercise

"Studies show that women who are the slowest runners, the least aerobically fit or the least active in general are significantly more likely to suffer stress fractures than are more active women. If you're a regular exerciser, you can endure activity-related injuries as well. Jogging, walking and aerobics are among the activities that produce the greatest number of injuries among 25- to 44-year-olds. Having a greater number of exercise sessions each week improves your aerobic fitness but also increases your injury risk."

So after reading this article I definitly see the reason to switch it up more. I think the repetitiveness of the jumping and lunging was really harming my knees. Also we all know the importance of stretching before...but they recommend stretching/cool down after also.

"Dr. Sparks recommends a five-minute slow walk or jog to warm up before each exercise session. The warm-up will raise your heart rate and core body temperature, as well as pump blood into the large muscle groups, getting them ready to work.
The cool-down phase of your activity is especially important in protecting you from exercise injury. Spend five minutes slowing your movements down to a gentle walk. This lowers your heart rate. Then take 10 minutes for what Dr. Sparks calls a "post-cool-down stretch." It's this step that many people skip but which can increase flexibility and help you injury-proof yourself. "

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