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7 Ways to Improve Muscle Recovery Post-Workouts

Dr. Rajaram M, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru

Health, Dr. Rajaram M,  Dr. Rajaram M Chief Physiotherapist,Muscle Recovery Post Workouts, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Aster Whitefield Hospital Bengaluru, Bengaluru

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5 Dariya News

Bengaluru , 30 Aug 2024

It is crucial to effectively undergo muscle recovery after intense workouts to enhance performance, reduce the risk of injury, and ensure overall well-being. If people do not rest after exercising or excessive physical training, the chances of muscle tears increase along with hormonal imbalance and severe mental exhaustion. Here are seven proven strategies to boost your recovery and help you bounce back stronger: 

1. Prioritize Rest and Sleep: An individual’s body heals during the hours of sleep, when all the lost energy is restored and growth hormones are released that assist muscles in repairing themselves and staying healthy. To facilitate this healing process, aim to sleep well for 7-9 hours each night. 

Furthermore, some people often feel too tired; therefore, they may wish to include a couple of power naps during the day to rejuvenate the body and improve their overall state of fatigue.

2. Properly Rehydrate: Performing intense workouts causes the loss of body fluids and electrolytes, especially through sweat, leading to a decline in muscle functioning and performance. Additionally, improving the recovery rate requires drinking adequate amounts of water all day. 

All minerals and electrolytes lost after exercises can also be replaced with different sports drinks or coconut water, so that the body remains hydrated.

3.  Fuel Your Body with Nutrients: After an intense workout, the body needs nutrients to repair muscle tissues and refill its energy reservoirs. Eating a well-balanced meal that consists of protein sources like chicken or paneer, carbohydrates such as rice or sweet potatoes, and healthy fats from foods like avocados or nuts within 30-60 minutes post-exercise helps to regain energy. 

4. Incorporate Active Recovery: Doing some light exercises on rest days helps with blood circulation and facilitates removal of metabolic waste from muscles, aiding in recovery. Walking, swimming or jogging slowly is good. The practice of light exercises increases the flexibility of joints along with assisting to relax tense muscles which consequently leads to fast recovery.

5. Use Proper Recovery Techniques: In the process of relieving muscle soreness and enhancing blood circulation, foam rolling and massage are among the methods that can be employed. People can integrate foam rolling into their daily routine so that it can address those tight spots and relieve muscle pain. 

Besides, one could also book for massages or use a percussion massager to further release muscle tension and promote recovery.

6.  Apply Cold and Heat Therapy: Both cold and heat therapies offer significant benefits for recovery. Cold therapy like ice packs or cold baths is aimed at relieving inflammation and muscle soreness right after an intense workout, while heat therapy, having warm baths or heating pads as its form, can be used in other times to relax muscles and improve blood circulation, thus easing muscle stiffness and speeding up recovery

7.  Monitor and Adjust Your Training Intensity: It is essential to listen to the body, so that one does not suffer fatigue or injuries caused by workouts overload. Ideally, the training schedule should include days for relaxing along with varying intensity levels of exercises that aids in complete muscle recovery. 

Effective recovery after an intense workout is key to improving performance, minimizing injury risk, and maintaining overall health. This is possible by following these seven practices which will not only help people to come back even stronger but also ensure that the body remains fit for the longest time possible. 

Ensuring that your body gets what it deserves to perform at its best level, accomplishes every fitness objective.

 

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