When it comes to training around an injury, first off, we need to understand that context is KEY when discussing these things.

What was the injury?
How severe was it?

Are just two questions that could dictate the landscape of where you may go with it. There are a lot more that needs to be talked about but for this example, let’s say that you have a knee injury that flares up and causes you some discomfort.

No acute accident or trauma, so let’s say it’s a chronic issue that has been developing for an extended period. Yet, when it comes to an INJURY, the common thing I see is that many will cease all training (again, context is here).

If it’s a knee injury, you may be limited by half of your body, but you have an upper body where you can drive volume into, and perhaps you may even accelerate progression and muscle growth in that area.

Now, as we get into the lower body, you may be able to train around it. But this will come with the investigation; see what you CAN DO and work from there.

Progression will be critical in this process, and you can investigate some more within your sessions, which may even allow you to progress some more.

However, stopping everything may not be a wise choice, in my opinion. The rest may do the injury some good, but organised contraction around joints is a sure-fire way to keep things healthy.

Exercise is much more than just the “physical”; the “mental” side of things is a massive component that simply cannot be overlooked. Therefore if this were me, sitting on my arse for six months is not an option.

If you know what you are looking for, there will be a route back to how things were before the injury. Some injuries rely more on your mental strength and capabilities than the physical side of things.