Fitness at 40
Written by Administrator   


The phrase "... no pain - no gain ...", which is often spoken by many fitness trainer, actually means "... you should feel a slight pain in the muscles after a workout ...". Moderate muscular discomfort in the body after school fitness forward and predictable, especially for those who are just beginning to learn the exercises, or the transition to a new, more intensive training programs. On the other hand the pain may be a warning of congestion or illness, so we must carefully monitor their feelings.


Properly chosen training should only strengthen you, but in no case do no harm. Once the muscles become accustomed to regular exercise, light pain, commonly referred to as Delayed onset muscle soreness, would signal only that your muscles are growing and getting stronger.
However, if you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, knee joint pain and other symptoms - you should consult with a specialist. This may be because your technique exercises wrong, that you're trying too quickly to win the next level, or you may have a medical problem that must be addressed.


Poor-quality warm-up or neglect can also lead to injury. It is important to remember that the transition from a quiet state to a state of increased motor activity must take place slowly. The secret lies in the fact that the concept of "slow" varies from person to person depending on age, experience, physical condition. It is important to remember that the muscles should always be warmed before you start doing exercises. Most of the injuries and damages related to the fact that either the muscles were warmed up enough, flexible enough, or doing the exercises, to which the body was not ready, that overload.
Time of workout should be at least 15 minutes and it should include a light jogging on the spot, jumping and other exercises that gradually reheat and make your muscles more elastic, tune respiratory and cardiovascular systems of the body to perform intense exercise. The desire to reduce the time for exercise can lead to injury, the healing of which will require much more time than you save.
One of the best ways to start fitness activities in middle age - is to hire a personal trainer or at least, get professional advice. If you do not know how to use the simulator, with some weight work, how to carry out a particular activity - do not hesitate to ask.


Many clients in the gym had experience of unsuccessful or painful workouts because they have not asked for help coach.
The reasons many people give up training, injuries are caused due to excessive or literacy training, because of the neglect to the signals of the body. Remember that fitness should bring you joy, and not the disease!