Hit the gym, but don't be too quick to plunge into your pre-circuit breaker routine

SINGAPORE - You may be raring to go to the gym again, but do not be too quick to plunge back into your pre-circuit breaker routine.

"Suddenly engaging in high intensity movement or loads again too quickly can increase risk of injury."He says:"Exercise should be thought of as a marathon, not a sprint. Always going all out to push your limits with no regard for safety is a surefire way of getting injured, or at the very least, burnt out."

He learnt to adjust by stretching for 15 to 20 minutes before doing any heavy lifting, and always makes sure he has the correct form and technique at each progression before moving on to the next weight. On a hopeful note, however, he says:"If you have been training for years, you should bounce back within six to eight weeks as your body remembers what to do."

They raise the muscle temperature, making it easier for them to contract and expand, thus reducing risk of pull or strain. TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS For sufficient rest, Ms Lim suggests pausing for at least one to two minutes between each set of exercises if you are doing strength training.

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