Energy balance also has to do with whatâs going on in your cells. When youâre in a positive energy balance (more in than out) and when youâre in a negative energy balance (more out than in), everything from your metabolism, to your hormonal balance, to your mood is impacted.
Muscle injuries are very common in both professional and recreational athletes. They typically occur in muscles that cross two joints, during explosive activities such as sprinting, and when the athlete is suddenly increasing their exercise regimen (i.e., training camp).
It might be a pain that comes after 10 miles, or after one mile, and continues as long as you are running, but stops when you stop running â this is the first warning sign of an injury. Stage 2 is pain at rest. The pain is there after you stop running, and it does not go away â this is the time to start self managing.