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3 tips on returning to sport or the gym injury free after lockdown

28/5/2020

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​Looking to get back into sport or the gym but worried about getting injured? Here are 3 tips on returning to activity injury free after lockdown:
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1. Start off with less than you think you can do.
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​It’s tempting to go back into our old routines straight away, but we’d be wise to start slow. Start at about 75% of what you think you could do. Do this amount/weight/speed for several days or sessions then increase by 5-10%. Repeat this several times if you feel you are going well, and work back to your previous level.
​This process can be mentally frustrating, especially as most of us are all raring to go! However the short-term frustration is worth the long-term gains of appropriately building your body’s capacity back up, and not letting nagging injuries surface.

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