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You Asked: Wrist Pain When Lifting Weights?
You're asking and I'm answering.
"Hey Fit. I am not usually a weight lifter but I've recently started doing a few things.
Stretch It: 2 Wrist Stretches
I'm sorry to say, but our wrists are pretty weak. That's no insult - it's the truth! They're skinny and delicate, and they have tiny muscles.
Shower Stretches
I love to stretch in the shower, it is one of those rare times when I get to slow down. I turn on the soothing hot water, light some candles, play some relaxing music, and let the warm steam envelop me.
There are a 3 stretches that I love to do in the shower, just because it feels so good to close my eyes and calm my mind.
Safety First
Whether you are a runner, walker, biker, climber, hiker, or just a person who doesn't sit on their butt all day, you've got to get a Road ID.
It's just good to be prepared in case of an accident. If you don't believe me, check out this testimonial.
Work it Girl!
Almost everyone is trying to find out ways to stay active at work. We've seen everything from jumping jacks on the hour every hour, to offices with treadmills placed right in front of computers.
For some less embarrassing ideas try any or all of the following:
The easiest way to get an extra workout at work: Take the stairs!
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Stretch It: Kneeling One-Handed Wrist Stretch
If you work at a desk typing and mousing all day, or you use your hands in other ways, I'm sure your wrists could use a break. This is one of my favorite wrist stretches. Just make sure to take your shoes off.
Wrist Management
Women are three times more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, an over use injury that causes pain and inflammation. The wrist connects your ever valuable hands to the power of your arms, so you want to take care of them, especially since they are involved in so many daily activities. To learn how, just start the slideshow.
You Asked: Wrist Pain From Pilates?
Dear Fit,
One of my goals for 2009 was to return to my regular Pilates that I had been skipping for over two months. The night after my first class, as well as the next morning, the bones in my wrists and lower forearms ached. It was a general, dull ache that definitely seemed to be the bones and not the muscle.
Yoga Tip: Protect Those Wrists
When some people think of yoga, they picture a person sitting silently in Lotus, eyes closed, meditating on the meaning of life. Some people do practice that kind of yoga, but not me! The yoga I do is both physically and mentally challenging.
Gear Review: Wrist Assured Gloves
We can blame our sore wrists on overuse in certain exercises or too many hours at the keyboard, but there's no reason you can't continue to do some of the weight-bearing exercises that you love. Your wrists might just need a little assistance to achieve a pain-free push-up or downward dog, and that's where Wrist Assured Gloves ($70) could come in handy.
The gloves are padded in such a way that your weight is redistributed away from your wrists.
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