Almost all people who exercise fail to pay attention to the details of their regimen. It’s no wonder that the need for physical therapy in this country is so high. For example, one detail in the push-up that most people forget is to squeeze the gluteals, or the butt muscles. This takes pressure off of the low back.
Look critically at every exercise you do and make sure you are doing it properly. If you go to your local gym to work out, asking the personal trainer may or may not be a good idea (many of these trainers have only taken a two day course to become certified). Find a resource that you trust to give you good information on how to do the exercise.
July 7, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Great point. We must pay attention to all the details in our exercises, just as life. We shouldn’t just go through the motions. Make your actions count.
July 31, 2008 at 5:30 pm
wow i started to go to physical therapy due to physical activitys with unexperienced trainers. i have been looking for places in the area to get some advise on trainers and was wondering if you know what are the good places to get training from is.