![]() ![]() Bouncing is counterproductive as it can cause small tears to the muscle tissue, which are experienced as muscle soreness or tenderness. Sudden overstretching stimulates the stretch reflex causing the muscles to contract even tighter in an attempt to prevent injury. When deciding if any exercise is safe, you need to consider the technique and the load, as well as your personal circumstances, such as any previous injuries and your fitness level.īouncing while stretchingIt is mistakenly believed that 'bouncing' as you stretch (ballistic stretching) helps muscles to stretch further. a very rapid or irregular heartbeat during exercise.Įxercises that could be harmfulSome exercises that involve fast or repetitive twisting, or long-lasting or held movements are best avoided because they can cause damage to bones and muscles.chest pain or other pain that could indicate a heart attack, including pain in the neck and jaw, pain travelling down the arm or pain between the shoulder blades.When to stop exercising immediatelyStop exercising and seek medical help if you experience symptoms such as: Remember that injuries need rest – trying to ‘work through’ the pain will cause more damage to soft muscle tissue and delay healing.Make sure you have at least one recovery day, preferably two, every week.Cross-train with other sports and exercises to reduce the risk of over training.Don’t ignore your body’s signals of fatigue, discomfort and pain. ![]()
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