Post-Workout Recovery Tips

Working out hard and working out often can go a long way in helping you be at your best physically, but it is incredibly important to listen to your body and learn when to rest. A proper post-workout recovery is essential for giving your body and mind time to strengthen and grow. But there is more to recovery than plopping down on the couch for an entire weekend and catching up on Stranger Things.

Break down the best post-workout recovery tips from HiDow International to help you make the most out of your workouts.

Cool Down

It can not be stressed enough how important a cool down is immediately following intense running, lifting, or throwing. Cooling down helps regulate your heartbeat, and your breathing helps lower your body temperature. It will help you feel less sore later on. It is always good to cool down with a light jog and some dynamic stretches. This will help lower the risk of suffering an injury later on.

Your cool-down should include plenty of stretching! Flexibility is key to avoiding injuries from working out, so you should stretch daily in some capacity.

Drink a Lot of Fluids

Staying hydrated is critical to your post-workout recovery. Dehydrated muscles are more likely to cramp up and get injured, so you will want to drink plenty of fluids during and after your workout. Proper hydration will refresh you, energize you, and make you ready to go again.

Eat a Healthy Snack

In addition to staying hydrated, you will want to ensure you are fueling your body with healthy foods. Ideally, you want to eat foods that are nutrient-rich and that have potassium and protein. Bananas, peanut butter, and avocados are great post-workout snacks.

Use TENS and EMS for Pain Relief After Our Work Out

No pain, no gain, right? Well, not really. Just because soreness is common after working out, it doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable or painful. If you feel pain or discomfort after working out, you may want to use TENS and EMS treatment for pain relief. TENS therapy can help alleviate pain and discomfort in your muscles after a workout without taking over-the-counter pain medication.

The Pro-Touch 6-12 is the perfect wireless TENS therapy device for pain relief on the go!

Give Yourself Time to Recover

Finally, listen to your body and give yourself plenty of time to recover. To get the most out of your workout, you will need to get plenty of rest and sleep so that you don’t burn out. It’s best to get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night!