As the popularity of arena fighting surges, ordinary people are learning to get their fitness from fighting against inanimate objects such as the heavy punching/kicking bags, or the hand-pads held in place by the trainer. In a way, this gives the best of options; no head contact, yet full benefits of the sport.
While some turn to long walks or running, many prefer to concentrate their time by using the gym. In doing so, many injuries are surfacing at rates not seen a generation ago. One example is the shoulder injury.
While stress relief is only a jog or a bike ride away, it is good to prepare for the possibility of injuries. People who don’t often end up in sports clinics like mine.