If you’re a regular at the gym, skipping a day could seem like a huge deal. Moreover, when it is owing to an injury as a result of carelessness, improper technique, or excessive use, it can cause more than only physical distress. While hitting new fitness milestones, it might be upsetting to experience a rapid onset of pain that prevents you from continuing your routine. It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete gym newbie or an athlete; anyone can suffer an injury when working out. 

To avoid injury while exercising at the gym, follow these easy safety precautions:

• – Make sure your shoes are in good shape and appropriate for your activity.
• – Don’t overdo it! Increase your training frequency and intensity gradually.
• – Get your blood pumping and your muscles ready to work hard by warming up before strenuous workouts. To get started, go for a stroll, jog, bike ride, and do some light stretching.
• – Before lifting weights, have your form checked by a trainer.Make sure you can handle large loads by building up the muscles in your hips, knees, and wrists. When lifting, keep your back straight.
• – Ensure that no muscle group is overworked continuously by switching up your routines or adding extra sets.
• – Be sure to stretch out your muscles after every session. After a strenuous workout, letting the body relax into static stretches can help. Post-workout flexibility is improved and injury risk is reduced.

No matter how cautious you are, accidents nevertheless may occur. Be prepared!The RICE approach, developed in the 1970s by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, is good to be followed in the event of a workout-related injury –

• R: Rest the injury, 
• I: Ice the injury,
• C: Apply a compression bandage,
• E: Elevate the injury.

Above everything else, consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.No single exercise routine is suitable for everyone. Take advice from a medical professional or fitness expert before you hit the gym. Have fun working out!