Health Advisory: Most New Year's Fitness Goals Likely to End With Injury, Frustration
NASM's Optimum Performance Training System Proven to Help Prevent Injuries and Achieve Fitness Goals
(firmenpresse) - CHANDLER, AZ -- (Marketwire) -- 01/05/12 -- With the New Year comes hope and prosperity, and for many it brings forth new resolutions. Traditionally, one of the more popular resolutions is to start a new exercise program to lose weight. With 68 percent of Americans classified as obese and overweight, and 51 percent being insufficiently active or inactive, it comes as no surprise that exercise tops many resolution lists.
According to experts at the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM), the global leader in , within three to six months over half of the individuals who start an exercise program no longer adhere to their plan. Approximately 56 percent cite their reason for stopping was due to their program being too difficult, resulting in poor experiences, perceptions of failure or some form of injury.
The human body is no stranger to injury. While ankle sprains constitute our most common injury, it is estimated that four-out-of-five adults will experience low-back pain and approximately one-in-five will experience some form of shoulder pain. These injuries are not isolated to out-of-shape individuals only, but occur frequently in active individuals and those embarking upon new programs. Tender shin bones, tight calf muscles, pain at the base of the heel, nagging aches around the knee and discomfort in the hip-low back or shoulder region are common ailments that may develop as a result of an exercise program.
A well-designed and executed exercise plan should avoid injury and deliver positive results, not cause pain and discomfort that limits your overall functional capabilities. The solution lies in "training smart, not hard" initially. The solution lies in NASM's revolutionary Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, the only evidence-based training system proven to help individuals effectively achieve their exercise goals without pain or injury.
The key to pain-free exercise and positive experiences through OPT begins with a proper evaluation of muscle balance, posture and an individual's ability to perform important, yet basic movement effectively.
While most understand the importance of completing a pre-exercise screen to identify potential cardiac risk factors, many are not properly trained to evaluate how lifestyle and occupation factors can impact an individual's movement system and overall wellbeing.
The movement system is comprised of muscles, skeleton (hardware) and nerves (software), and is the source of almost all pain and discomfort. If a system's software becomes faulty, then at some point it will inflict damage upon the hardware. In the human body this implies pain and possible injury.
According to Fabio Comana, NASM senior fitness educator, the analogy of a building helps illustrate this point. "Before making any modifications to a building, one must evaluate the integrity (stability) of its foundation," says Comana. "If this foundation lacks adequate stability, then the building will develop structural deficiencies. Much like a building, our body also requires appropriate levels of stability to withstand the effects of gravity and many external forces, and without it, our body is more vulnerable to injury," added Comana.
With this understanding, if you are one of the millions in the world starting an exercise program in the New Year, you are strongly encouraged to work with an NASM certified health and fitness professional who knows how to properly evaluate your structure to identify potential weak links.
Otherwise, the cumulative effects of poor posture, sustained awkward positions and repetitive movements from a sedentary lifestyles and occupations could negatively impact your movement system and result in injury. For many, this ultimately creates a negative experience and brings the pursuit of the new fitness goal to a dismal end.
If this is to be your year of successful change, then jumpstart it with a smart plan and meet with a NASM certified personal trainer who will not only help you achieve your goals, but will do so in a safe, effective and systematic way.
Have questions related to your New Year's fitness goals? Visit NASM's strategic partner to have your question answered by an elite NASM certified trainer.
Looking for a personal trainer? To find a qualified NASM certified trainer at a local health club, visit . When you call, tell them you want to work with an NASM certified personal trainer and remain injury free in 2012.
Thinking about becoming a personal trainer? If you have a passion for fitness and helping others or the desire to change careers or supplement your current job with additional income, then you should consider becoming a personal trainer. The demand for personal trainers is growing. To learn more about the industry-leading NASM certified personal trainer course, visit .
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to Health and Fitness Professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations, Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today's Health and Fitness Professional enhance their career, while empowering their clients to live healthier lives. To learn more, visit: or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).
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