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FITNESS FLASH - January 12, 2026

Experts Warn of Preventable “Resolution Injuries” as January Training Spike Collides With Low Conditioning Levels

TOP 3 STORIES:
1. Doctors report predictable surge in January “resolution injuries,” urge slower ramp-up and better programming
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Carbone reports a yearly spike in preventable tendonitis, rotator cuff, and knee injuries when people jump from inactivity into intense programs or viral challenges, such as “100 kettlebell swings a day for 30 days.”[1] For athletes and coaches, this underscores the need to periodize January training (3 weekly sessions, progressive loads, built-in rest) and avoid volume spikes driven by social media rather than structured progression.[1]

2. Coaches spotlight Olympic lifting and mixed-modal conditioning for bone health and technical mastery
A new workout breakdown from Cor4 Fitness emphasizes using cleans, snatches, and squat clean variations as a technical “lab,” recommending submaximal efforts (~75%) to refine form, then layering in more aggressive conditioning transitions like run-to-ski erg intervals.[2] For performance-minded athletes, this suggests using lighter, technically clean Olympic work to build power and bone health while integrating controlled pace changes to improve metabolic flexibility without excessive joint stress.[2]

3. Facilities roll out expanded group fitness schedules and baseline-testing events to capture New Year momentum
A major fitness and aquatics center has launched an 82-class-per-week, in‑person group fitness schedule running through spring, signaling sustained demand for structured, coach-led training environments.[4] In parallel, a “New Year, New Fit” event is offering baseline fitness metrics sessions through a hospital wellness department, giving participants objective starting points for cardio, strength, and metabolic health—data that athletes and trainers can use to individualize progression and monitor adaptations.[5]

Flash Insight:
Across today’s stories, a clear pattern emerges: *volume and intent* matter more than novelty—high injury rates in January are less about exercise choice and more about rushed progressions and poor load management.[1] Coaches are increasingly promoting technically focused Olympic lifting, controlled mixed-modal conditioning, and baseline testing to align training intensity with an athlete’s true capacity, not their New Year motivation.[2][5] For athletes and fitness professionals, the priority this month should be structured ramp-ups, objective assessments, and movement quality, using group programs and coaching as guardrails against the classic “too much, too soon” trap.[1][4]

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Sources / Links:
[1] Doctors say January fitness goals often lead to preventable New Year’s resolution injuries – WDIV / ClickOnDetroit
https://gmg-wdiv-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/news/local/2026/01/10/doctors-say-january-fitness-goals-often-lead-to-preventable-new-years-resolution-injuries/

[2] January 12th, 2026 Workout Breakdown – Cor4 Fitness (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knUe_NR2M3A

[4] New 2026 Group Fitness and Pool Schedules Start January 12 – Moraine Valley FitRec
https://www.morainevalley.edu/fitrec/news-story/new-2026-group-fitness-and-pool-schedules-starts-january-12/

[5] New Year, New Fit – Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board Wellness Department
https://www.fdihb.org/news-and-events/new-year-new-fit

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