#activity Post workout recovery is a great tool for my Thanksgiving football warriors and for those who are trying to “work off” the extra Thanksgiving calories with a “harder than usual” workout. Great job getting out there. Any movement/exercise is better than none! Sorry if you’re sore today.
Yes, Motrin and Aleve can take away some aches and pains but there are some other strategies you might want to try. Workout recovery doesn’t just mean lying on the couch . The best post-workout recovery means using a variety of strategies to help your muscles heal. Each one has it’s own advantages and you need to find what works best for you!
1 – Passive recovery (yes, a couch and laying on it is included in this one)
2 – Active recovery (pretty much a light workout today just to lubricate the joints and muscles – a walk, some calisthenics or light stretching)
3 – Cross Training (maybe a bike ride if you were running/walking)
4 – Soft Tissue Therapy (think massage or rolling)
5 – Nutritional recovery (less sugar, more protein and “good” carbs – oatmeal not fries!)
6 – Sleep (micro nap or just getting adequate sleep overnight)
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