You may think that the best thing to stay super fit is to go hard ALL the time. While that may sound like a good idea it can also lead to injuries which can in the long run hurt your progress.
It is extremely important to take time to recover your body from intense work outs. There are so many good ways to ensure that your body is getting the recovery that it needs. I want to share my top 5 favorite ways to recover!
- Foam rolling: It is basically a tool that helps you massage your muscles on your own. It releases tightness/soreness and can help prevent injury.
- Drinking BCAA’s: Branch chain amino acids have been shown to reduce muscle fatigue. Most people will drink bcaa’s during or after a workout
- Stretching: In addition to foam rolling stretching will help the overall elasticity of your muscles and will help reduce soreness
- Epsom salt bath’s: Besides being extremely relaxing epsom salt helps release muscle tention
- REST: Get some extra sleep, go for a walk, try to take time off to rest your body!
Emily Bragg Health &Fitness 