Padmasana (Lotus Pose): Contraindications, Risks, and Safer Alternatives
Individuals with pre-existing or acute injuries/conditions affecting the knees, hips, or ankles, such as meniscus tears, osteoarthritis, or ligament i...
By Hart
Category: Exercise Safety
Browsing all articles filed under the "Exercise Safety" category.
Inversions: Who Should Avoid Them and Why
Individuals with specific medical conditions, especially those affecting cardiovascular, ocular, or neurological systems, should avoid inversions due ...
By Alex
Deadlifting: Safe Techniques, Form, and Injury Prevention
To deadlift more safely, prioritize impeccable form, maintain spinal neutrality, master the hip hinge, and ensure appropriate load progression, always...
By Hart
How to Lock a Barbell: A Guide to Collars, Safety, and Maintenance
Securing weight plates onto a barbell using collars or clips is a fundamental safety practice that prevents plates from shifting, maintains balance, a...
By Hart
Gym Temperature: Optimal Ranges, Risks, and Safety Guidelines
Indoor gyms should ideally not exceed 75-78°F (24-26°C) for general training, as higher temperatures significantly increase physiological strain and...
By Hart
Headstand (Sirsasana): Contraindications, Risks, and Safe Alternatives
Headstand (Sirsasana) is contraindicated for individuals with specific medical conditions, acute injuries, or certain physiological states, including ...
By Jordan
Hot Yoga: Preventing Fainting, Understanding Risks, and Safe Practices
To avoid fainting in hot yoga, focus on proper hydration, nutrition, listening to your body, and modifying poses, while understanding the intense phys...
By Jordan
Cold Water Swimming: Preparation, Safety, and Recovery
Safely swimming in a cold pool requires careful preparation, a gradual approach to immersion, and strategic post-swim recovery to ensure safety and en...
By Alex
Exercise: Environmental Risks, Hazards, and Safety Strategies
Safe and effective exercise requires awareness and mitigation of environmental factors, including temperature extremes, air quality, altitude, terrain...
By Alex
