Weight training
Weight training is a good form of physical exercise. With proper technique, it may help you to lose fat, increase your strength & muscle tone, improve the density of your bones. It is key to be a bodybuilder or a professional athlete. On the other hand, incorrect weight training, rather giving any above-mentioned benefits, may lead to injuries such as sprains, strains, fracture or other painful injuries.
If you are planning to start weight training, better to see a knowledgeable weight trainer first - a fitness specialist, athletic trainer or a physical therapist will do. If you are already doing weight training, evaluate your technique with an expert, so that efforts won't go in vain.
Weight training tips:
Do not skip the warm-up: There are more chances of injury to the cold muscles than the warm one. So, before starting to lift the weight, warm up your muscles for 5-10 minutes by doing other aerobic exercise e.g.walking.
Don't be in hurry: Try to do it in an unhurried, and control-fashioned way. You can't achieve the result overnight. Rest for 1-2 min between each exercise.
Do not overdo: When you reach the point of fatigue, it is usually enough for you. Any extra effort may lead to an undesirable outcome. Over time, your capacity will be increased to do a long time exercise.
Do not ignore pain: Whenever you feel the pain which gives you discomfort during an exercise, just stop. Try it in a few days after the pain is gone. This time try with less weight.
Do not forget your shoes: Shoes can provide good traction which may prevent you from slipping or injuring your feet. Do wear shoes during weight training.
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