Muscle Guard by Mira Skylark

"Muscle Guard" offers a comprehensive guide to preventing and overcoming overuse injuries, essential for anyone pushing their physical limits. Addressing the rising prevalence of injuries from demanding training, this book emphasizes proactive strategies for sustained fitness progress. It uniquely highlights the importance of listening to your body and integrating recovery into your training plan, moving beyond the "no pain, no gain" mentality. Discover how repetitive stress and inadequate recovery contribute to conditions like tendinitis and muscle strains.

The book progresses from foundational principles of muscle physiology and biomechanics to detailed explorations of common overuse injuries. It then delves into preventative measures, including targeted exercises and ergonomic adjustments. A significant portion is dedicated to recovery protocols, covering nutrition, sleep optimization, and active recovery techniques.

Practical examples and step-by-step instructions are provided, drawing from sports medicine, biomechanics, and exercise physiology research.