Post Workout Essentials

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To get the most out of our fitness routines, it is important to establish a process that helps our body in recovery and prepares you to tackle another sprint, lift session, run, or set of pushups during your next gym visit.

Mastering a few effective post-workout habits can also help you build muscle and avoid injuries. Spending some time to cool down and focus on tight muscles plays a very important role in meeting our goals.

Here are the five things that can help you recover after your workout:-

HYDRATE -

In fact, there’s never a bad time to consume water. Before, during, or post-workout are all perfect times to drink water. Since our bodies shed water during our workouts in the form of sweat, it's always a good idea to refill our bodies by drinking at least 0.5 litre post your workout or exercise sessions. When you're dehydrated, you won't perform as well — and you could put your body at risk of developing a number of different health issues.

TAKE A SHOWER -

Gets us clean and protects us from breakouts, a warm shower dilates our blood vessels, increases blood flow and relaxes our muscles. When there is an increase in blood flow, it makes our heart rate and core temperature naturally decrease. Warm water and steam can bring soothing relief to the tensed muscles.

EAT A CARB-PROTEIN COMBINATION -

When we finish exercising, our muscles are in a ripe state to absorb nutrients to kick-start the rebuild process. After an intense workout session, our muscles are drained of their stored forms of energy[carbohydrates].Your portion sizes should be a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein.

FOAM ROLL -

Foam rolling provides a deep intense stretch and releases your muscles. It's a deeper way to knead through the many nooks and crannies in your muscles and tendons. They allow us to work through any discomfort — from your hips and back to your legs and arms using our body weight.

STRETCH -

Studies prove, warming up your muscles before exercising and cooling them down post-workout helps them decompress and soak up the energy you exert, ultimately resulting in a stronger physique. Those who stretch routinely are said to become more limber over time!

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