Welcome back to our continuing series on preventing injuries while you train. In our previous post we looked at a few simple ways that you can avoid becoming injured and why staying off the mats when you are injured is so important. There is no doubt that you have a passion for his sport and that you want to be on the mat, working hard towards your next goal. However, pushing to come back before injuries are healed or chronic pain problems are addressed can actually lead to more time off the mat for you.

Here are some more ways you can reduce injuries as you train. If you’re searching for the best MMA training in Raleigh NC, call Gracie Raleigh. You’ll love our free martial arts classes for beginners. Call now to learn more.

Minimizing Training Injuries in MMA

• Eat to Support Your Training – While you are training be sure to feed your body the right food. Proper nutrition will help you reach your goals and keep you healthy. Regardless of which type of diet you choose to follow, the most important thing is that you pick a diet you can live with and stick to it. Low carb or high-fat, find what works best for you.
• Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate – The more dehydrated you are, the more likely you are to be injured. Dehydration occurs long before you begin to feel thirsty. Be proactive about consuming water while you train. Dehydration of even one to two percent can have a serious impact on your performance power and the risk of damaging your tissues.
• Go to Bed – Sleep plays a crucial role in helping you reach your training goals. Your body heals and repairs while you sleep. Sleep helps you maintain your body’s insulin sensitivity and utilize glucose to help your brain and cells recover after a tough training session. Exhaustion makes your body look for this glucose in order to create quick energy, depleting your body of this much needed sugar for repairs and healing.
• Say No – When it comes to getting on the mats, don’t be afraid to say no to rolling with someone who has a reputation for causing injuries or who doesn’t have adequate training. Caring for your body is the most important part of your practice. Sustaining an injury at the hands of someone else despite your careful training and preparations is not only painful but incredibly frustrating.
• Talk About Your Injuries – Talking with other practitioners or your coach about injuries can help you learn from their mistakes, gain valuable healing tips or discover new things to try in your routine to avoid injury. Acknowledging pain and injury doesn’t make you weak. There is always a lesson to be learned from something that doesn’t go exactly as planned.

As you train, be honest with yourself about your physical condition. If you are feeling rundown, sore, or aren’t sure if you need to see a doctor, stay off the mats. Choosing not to train when you are not at your best helps keep you from injuring yourself in a serious way.

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At Gracie Raleigh we want you to meet your goals, feel great, and enjoy your MMA training in Raleigh NC. If you have been looking for a new way to get fit and have fun, come by our gym for a complimentary class and to learn more about this martial art. Here’s how you can get started. See you on the mats!