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The Best Type of Exercise for Injury Prevention is Not What You Think

11/1/2017

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Any person concerned about living and maintaining a physically active lifestyle should assume some risk for potential injury.  Therefore, it’s vital to incorporate some form of workout for injury prevention into your regular routine.

There is some debate, however, as to which form of exercise is best for reducing injury risk.  Here are the most popular arguments:
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  • Weight-lifting is the best form of exercise, as it helps to increase muscle strength and bone density.

  • Cardio exercises, such as running and cycling, are better because they not only tone muscles but they also improve muscle endurance.

  • Group movement classes, such as bar method, yoga, and Pilates, are the best form of exercise because they incorporate stretching movements to enhance flexibility.

So which form of exercise is best for injury prevention?  And what is the essential component that is still missing from all three forms of exercise?

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    Amanda Geiger, PT and Paul Mukai, PT

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