So best advice is to know your body and remember a few rules for having a safe and pain free workout:
Warm up - Take about 10-15 minutes at the beginning of your workout to raise your body temperature and prepare it for your workout.
Stay Hydrated - Make sure you are drinking plenty of water before and during your workout.
Controlled movements and lifts - Make sure you are always in control of the weight you are using and if necessary, have someone assist you (spotter).
Stretch/Cooldown - always stretch after your workout to help increase flexibility and reduce muscle soreness.
REST! - Incorporate rest days into your workouts to give your body a chance to recover and repair. Trust me, you will be stronger for it!
So to all of my hard chargers out there, sometimes you need to work SMARTER, not HARDER.
And as always, I would love to see you on Facebook at Andrea Wiggins Strong!
Committed to your success!
Andrea