Kendra Gamble, a certified personal trainer and nutritional consultant for HIT Fitness Training, Huntingdon Valley, was recently featured by Best Life in an article titled “7 Exercises That Can Actually Be Harmful for Your Body”.

Dr. Kevin Lees, Director of Operations at The Joint Chiropractic which has offices in Huntingdon Valley, gave his two cents as well.

The article offers advice on common exercises like the Romanian deadlift, kettlebell swings, rows, squats and running, as well as the experts’ tips to avoid potential injuries.

An excerpt:

Here’s a surprise: Running can be bad for your body, claims Dr. Lees. “One of the most common exercises and one that almost everyone has access to, running can be very hard on the body if not wearing the correct shoes or running with good form,” he says. Feet, ankle, knee, and lower back injuries are frequent.

Barbell or Smith Machine Squats: If done incorrectly, barbell or Smith machine squats can cause an excessive load on the lower spine, resulting in injury, says Gamble. “It can also cause knee injury if done incorrectly,” she adds. Do it safely. Start with a light load, legs shoulder width apart, and tuck in your pelvis to decrease anterior tilt. 

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