Participating in sports? You have to keep this one thing in mind.

A couple weeks back I was having a conversation with a client when the topic of sports came up.  This client was talking to me about some of the moves her sport was requiring and how she was finding it difficult to do the moves.  While we discussed the role that Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) and personal training at Muscle Activation Schaumburg can play in helping her achieve her goals, we also had to discuss some of the realities that her anatomy may be applying to the situation, as well.  The great thing about this discussion is that it is applicable to everybody who plays sports, not just her. So, if you participate in sports, take heed. This post is for you.

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Love playing sports? Make sure you are still respecting your body!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are bringing you one exercise topic, talking about it for two minutes, and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now, this week we are talking to those of you who love playing sports.  That’s your workout.  That’s the only way you exercise.  Recreational basketball, flag football leagues, softball games — whatever it is, you workout through playing sports.  What things do you need to keep in mind to make sure you are respecting your body while you keep playing sports?

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