The following should be consider when you start a resistance training program. Your body may not be adequately ready to start a weight training program and you could be working against yourself. Look for the following:
- If you are working out with a muscle injury an imbalance will exist, the muscle is shortened and/or de-conditioned. You need to restore normal muscle function before starting a program.
- If you have joint dysfunction, there will be abnormal motion in the joint or the joint can be separated or compressed leading to dysfunction not only in the muscles crossing the joint but the tendons and ligaments as well.
- Nerve dysfunction can lead to altered proprioception at the joint leading to a loss of potential strength of movement.
- If you have a biochemical dysfunction you are deficient in specific nutrition that can decrease strength and recovery, leading to injury.
Many personal trainers will only consider number one or two above (if at all) before developing a program for you. The best advice is to have your doctor do a thorough medical exam to eliminate issues related to number three; meet with a nutritionist to address issues related to number four and if you have the time and money, see a health professional specializing in posture and body mechanics to review areas one and two. If you can’t do that start off with a program designed for de-conditioned individuals emphasizing postural/functional strength.
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