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Research shows that using your phone during a workout can make lessen your postural balance. It can also ruin your form. Both of these situations can make you prone to injuries. Texting during a workout also makes you less likely to engage in vigorous or high-intensity exercise. You spend a larger portion of time in low-intensity exercise, making your workout less effective. Try to minimize your phone usage in the gym to prevent this from happening

Walking and running though considered as the safest forms of physical activity, can cause some injuries. Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, runner's knee, muscle pull, stress fracture, ITB syndrome, and lower back pain are some of them. When untreated, these can lead to further complications.

Hamstring injuries are categorized into three grades depending on the severity of the injury: grade 1, grade2, and grade 3 strain. Hamstring injuries generally affect the muscles, knee, and tendons. The common symptoms include sharp pain, swelling, tenderness, painful knee movements, discomfort while sitting, difficulty in balancing your weight, and limping. In chronic injuries, you will feel pain while sitting, running, and bending. Avoid strenuous activities if you have a hamstring injury as it can worsen them.

Swimming is an efficient technique to exercises the entire body. It involves various strokes and a certain level of breath control is required. But, because of excessive swimming, injuries related to the muscles, tendons and the bone can occur, especially if the technique is improper. Hence, it is important to learn the correct method of swimming to prevent swimming-related injuries.

Push-ups are simple and easy to do. They’re great for strengthening the muscles in your chest, upper arm, and shoulders. To build muscles, do 2–4 sets of 8–15 repetitions. This is equal to 16–60 push-ups each day. Do this 2 to 3 times a week, with at least 48 hours of rest in between. For even greater benefits, challenge yourself with an exercise ball or by lifting your leg.

Viral infections like cold and flu are the most common reason for throat pain. Besides these, throat pain can be caused by bacterial infections like strep throat and tonsillitis or bacterial infection of the tonsils, epiglottis, or uvula. Irritants like smoke, toxic air, and allergens could also be possible reasons for your throat pain. A strained vocal cord because of speaking for too long can also cause pain in your throat.

Qigong is a powerful form of exercise that combines the elements of meditation and physical elements, bringing about a system that helps in healing,...

Downward-facing dog is a full body stretch that’ll make your calves and hamstrings stronger. It’s a common position in many yoga sequences. The head-to-knee pose will also strengthen your hamstrings, preventing injuries and tightness. It’s related to the bound angle pose, which is another great pose for your thighs; it'll help you move swiftly with ease. To make your back stronger, do the pigeon and bridge poses. These positions improve posture while running.

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Injury during workout happens when we don't follow proper postures and alignments and stress ourselves against our limits, either gradually or explosively. According to...

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Many women feel an intense lower-back pain during contractions while giving birth. Sometimes, the pain is there even in between contractions. This is because...

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Plank your way to a stronger core. Realize the role your core muscles play in maintaining posture, imparting strength, and ensuring optimal spinal health.