Athletic coaches are expected to make sure their players are protected while they're trying to build muscle. This means that during work outs, these individuals need to be sure they are doing all they can to ensure that their team is staying safe as they get ripped.
Recently, researchers have found that a coach-led neuromuscular warm-up reduces the risk of lower extremity injuries in female high school athletes. This suggests that this simple step could be added to pregame and workout routines as a way to reduce the strain that athletes are putting on their muscles.
"Each year, an estimated one in three female high school athletes sustains a soccer- or basketball-related injury. In addition to the economic impact of injury, these athletes may have long-term [consequences] such as joint osteoarthritis or cessation of physical activity," said study authors.
These warm-ups should include muscle strengthening, balance and agility exercises, which are designed to get athletes prepared for the game ahead while helping to protect them from injury.
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