Question

Why is it important to listen to your body when playing sports

Answer 1

Answer and explanation;

Sports should not hurt. If you are in pain, there may be several reasons why that is. Pain occurs when something is wrong. Ignoring the pain is a serious mistake. Instead, listen to your body and accommodate your play to limit or avoid the pain. If that does not help, you should stop playing and rest or see a doctor.

The three most common dangerous condition in sports include overuse, overexertion, and incorrect technique. Overuse is caused by repetitive motion and is common in sports that require repeated movements, like tennis and pitching. Overexertion is pushing the body beyond one's physical ability. Lastly, using an incorrect technique usually goes unnoticed and results in pain. To avoid all these conditions it is important to listen to your body.

Answer 2

It is important to listen to your body to prevent injuries that can sometimes even be too big of a price to pay for victory. If you see that your body is struggling, or that your muscles and/or bones are straining/breaking, you definitely should take it easy so as to prevent injury.