RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Your entire body is connected through the kinetic chain. Meaning foot problems can lead to knee injuries, knee injuries can lead to lower back pain, and lower back pain to neck discomfort. Two great ways to avoid pain/injuries to any & all of these places is to:

1) Purchase an inexpensive but QUALITY pair of gym shoes that you only use for exercise. This will reduce pressure off of your feet which will reduce pressure of your ligaments, joints & spine.

2) Stretch ALWAYS after exercise. Stretching after exercise elongates the muscle, creating better blood flow, and sending it into recovery mode which aids in injury prevention & muscle growth.

Here's a "How To" Stretch website for many stretching techniques:

http://www.criticalbench.com/how-to-stretch.htm