I feel spectacularly under-qualified to talk about this subject. I have never been injured. (Yes, I’m touching wood as I write this.) Nor have I ever really done much to prevent injury, apart from making sure that I increase my mileage gradually.
But today the gym was really quiet so I thought I would take the opportunity to do some of my floor work, after a successful HIIT session on the treadmill (sprint four minutes, walk four minutes, then repeat). Normally, I am too self-conscious when it comes to this stuff – I’m not quite sure why!
I started by doing squats on the balancing plate (pictured above). This was recommended to me by a physiotherapist years ago. It helps to strengthen the knees as they have to work harder to stabilise you than they would on a normal squat. My right knee has always been especially weak and I have to take care of them both.
I also did a simple exercise in-between which basically just involves getting up on tip-toes several times. (You’d be amazed how much it starts to feel like a real exercise by the twelfth time.)
Moving on, I actually did some foam rolling. The gym has quite a soft foam roller so I was able to do the one-leg-over-the-other approach, which normally hurts too much.
I topped it off with some classic hamstring stretches and everyone’s favourite from PE back in the day- touching your toes.
It’s not a perfect routine, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Definitely a great start:) Anything done on a Bosu is tough, I think!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So that’s what it’s called. Just Googled that word – they’re expensive – don’t think I’ll be getting one at home!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I got given one as a gift years ago and I enjoy throwing it into the routine on occasion to mix it up. Especially since doing simple movements on it is way more difficult!
LikeLiked by 1 person