No Pain No Gain: Kathy Smith

Aired on Lifetime Television
May 18 and June 29, 2008
Show 513

When you're working out, remember your workout should not be painful. The rule of thumb is, if it hurts, stop! Let's use a bicep curl as an example. If you start to feel a sensation in your muscle or even a slight burn, that's good, it's working! But if you feel any pain or sensation in your wrist, elbow or shoulder, stop immediately. It's important not to skip over the warm-up or the cool-down. A warm-up brings up your core temperature and lubricates your joints. You need the cool-down to flush out the lactic acid that leads to soreness the next day. So listen to your body's cues and you can stay injury-free, which is going to keep you so much more consistent with your exercise program. Here's to your health!