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).
Podiatrist Carol Howlett from Howlett & Dickinson says: Running can cause many sports injuries that relate to podiatry and the lower limbs - plantar fasciitis, shin splints, pronation (foot rolling in), supination (foot foot rolling out wards) illio tibial band syndrome, ankle and foot sprains to name but a few.