Use these three tips from Neghar Fonooni, a fitness coach in Santa Monica, to stay injury-free in the weight room.
Start light. Begin with a weight you know you can move well. (Most of Fonooni's clients begin with 15- to 20-pound dumbbells and a 45-pound barbell.) You know it's time to move up when you can easily perform more reps than recommended in the program.
Do it right. Consult a pro early if you have questions about an exercise. Proper form should:
. . .look effortless, not uncomfortable. People shouldn't be wondering if they need to request backup for you.
. . .never hurt. Note: Soreness and pain are not the same.
. . .match how our bodies are meant to move. If you can't do something, you may have a mobility or movement issue (tight hip flexors, for example) standing in your way.
Be aware. Note what's around you at all times. Fonooni has seen people run into others, trip on equipment, and hit their heads when they lie down.
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