Find out how to regain muscle and fitness
With pandemic guidelines and lockdowns, the frequency of physical activities and workouts in general has decreased or even ceased the practice. However, with the arrival of cold weather it’s common to feel that additional indisposition to train. These interruptions can affect the physical conditioning of athletes, professional and amateur, as well as the feeling of muscle loss. “There is a decrease in normal performance. And this loss of performance can also lead to more injuries. That is, the impairment is in two ways: a decrease in performance and an increased risk of new injuries during training , especially if you don’t pay attention to the gradual return,” explains Dr. Pedro Baches Jorge, Orthopedic Specialist in Knee and Sports Medicine at Clínica SO.U. The doctor also says that the onset of chronic pain is possible. “There could be pain that didn’t exist before, which would be caused by a muscle imbalance.”
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Covid-19: physical activity reduces serious cases of illness And, a recurring question: how long will it take to recover what was achieved in training times? According to the expert, we can count on a strong ally in this process: muscle memory. “This means that those who have already practiced physical activity have their body adapted to training and activate this resource. And, in this way, they need less time to recover strength, muscle mass and conditioning”. In addition to the training time before the rest period, other factors are related to this muscle memory, including:
- Age: Memory effectiveness decreases with advancing age
- Level of training: the more suitable for physical activities, the better the muscle memory
- Inactivity: Effectiveness is lost as time without exercise increases
Although some factors may indicate a faster or slower recovery of muscle mass, it is not possible to measure precisely how long the athlete will be in the same shape before the break. The doctor warns that attention must be paid to the return, which must be gradual, programmed and set according to the minimum level of conditioning reached. “Be it the nutritional part, muscle strength and aerobic conditioning, you need to have an individual and progressive look at all aspects.”
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Because it hurts? #25 | Physical exercise With this, the ideal is always to maintain an exercise routine, even at home and when the cold is intense. “Muscle strengthening, even indoors, with functional exercises, must be tried, especially in the abdomen, pelvis, buttocks and lower limbs. . Pedro. That is, at least a minimum of maintenance needs to be done. *Dr. Pedro Baches Jorge is an Orthopedist, specializing in Knee and Sports Medicine. He is the founder of the Sports Medicine Center of the Sírio Libanês Hospital and Member of the Sports Trauma Group of the Santa Casa de São Paulo. Scientific Director of the Brazilian Society of Arthroscopy and Sports Trauma (SBRATE) and Member of the Brazilian Society of Knee Surgery (SBCJ).
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