11. Using your phone during exercise hurts your workout
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
You’ve probably seen people in the gym staring at their phones. Maybe you do it too. But being on your phone can decrease the quality of your workout and increase your risk of injury. In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers found that people who ran or walked while texting or talking on the phone were slower and had a lower average heart rate. Another study looking at people on their phones between sets during weightlifting found reduced strength output during the exercises. And a study published in Performance Enhancement & Health found that texting during exercise decreases postural stability by 45 percent, increasing your risk of falling and getting injured.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
