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).
The analogies are endless. Just as a purple bruise initially hurts and then turns a healing yellow, so too does a running injury. Just as a cut initially burns but then begins to close up, so too does a running injury. Just as the storm comes before a rainbow, so too is the process of a running injury.