Boomeritis is a new term coined by the Mayo Clinic . More baby boomers are engaging in fitness and seeking to improve physical fitness even on a competitive level. According to the March issue of the Mayo Clinic Women’s Health Source an increasing number of people aged 50-60 are suffering exercise related injuries. The most common injuries associated with boomeritis include tendonitis, bursitis, stress fractures and tendon tears.
As we age, engaging in a consistent exercise routine is critical to our overall health, the trick is to find a balance so that we may achieve optimal health without the nagging injuries that can derail any well intentioned athlete.
Prevention and variation is key to staying on track.
Warm up and stretch prior to each workout.
Exercise through out the week and not just on the weekend.
Add variation to your workout in order to avoid any overuse injuries.
Feeling injured ice immediately.
Add a rest day.
Good Luck!
Great advise!
I am a boomer and a certified lifestyle and weight management consultant and fitness trainer so I get to study this stuff all the time.
What you said is so true. It’s great that we “older” women are trying to stay in shape. A lot of changes happen to our bodies as we age. Our bones soften, muscle mass tends to leave easier, our blood even thickens. We require more protein and a host of other things. The very thing that will help us stay young…exercise…can also hurt us if we don’t respect those changes. Thank you for sharing this information.
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