One of the most important factors for staying fit and healthy as we age is to NOT get injured. Today we talk about the 2 practices that will maximize your potential to staying injury-free and perform at your best.

Preparation/Prehab is Your Best Friend – Make the preparation and warm up more important than the actual work out. Moving your body through full ranges of motion in preparation for heavy lifts, explosive movements, or movements that require heavy cardiac output will help to fully warm-up and ramp up your system for the strenuous work ahead. The ideal order for a full workout: Preparation -> Intensity/Strength/Power

Create balance in your training program- You want a good mix of longer sustained movement (i.e. jogging, long walks, running), explosive movements (i.e. box jumps, burpees, sprints), weight training, and mobility training (i.e. yoga, pilates). Active recovery days are also part of great balance.

Develop the habit of incorporating these 2 practices into your workouts and daily movement sessions and you will increase your potential for longevity and resilience from injury.

Hope you enjoy this one!