potential consequences performing high-impact exercises on concrete aerobic floor

Hi Jacqueline,

Hope this helps:

*Plantar fascitis (arch pain). Arch pain is caused by stressing the bottom part of the foot. The plantar fascia is a fibrous band running from the front to the back of the bottom of the foot.

*Shin Splints. Shin splints are probably the most common lower extremity injury. Pain is usually felt along the shin muscles (front, middle or back) and is a result of high impact forces or training on improper surfaces.

*Achilles tendinitis. During aerobics we spend a lot of time on our toes. This creates pain and tightness in the back of the calf. Stretching the calf before and after class is helpful. Also, remember to bring your heels down. You should not always be up on the balls of your feet.

*Stress Fractures. Stress fractures, like shin splints, are caused by improper footwear, hard surfaces and overuse syndromes.

Hi Jacqueline,

to add to Michael’s list a few long-term prospects: knee, lower back and hip problems,

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

All of the above potential injuries can be as result of high impact training on concrete, however they can be avoided or at the very least minimized with proper instruction and footwear.

Hello Jacqueline Clarke,
Michael Valdes gives a great detailed answer; I agree with Karin and Harris, too. Also, don’t fall…concussion. Try to limit the time on concrete, aches are no fun. There are specialty supply houses for shoes and flooring options.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.

I taught ‘aerobic dancing’ on concrete floors for years suffering all of the above. Now in my 70s, I have a variety of arthritic conditions possibly caused by all of the trauma to my bones, joints and tendons. Find a proper surface. Enjoy all of that good exercise later in your life.