How To Speed Up Your Post-Workout Recovery
How To Speed Up Your Post-Workout Recovery
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How To Speed Up Your Post-Workout Recovery

Recovering from a workout isn’t just about nutrition and supplementation. Here are four ways to speed up your recovery from the outside.
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Massage Your Muscles

Whether it’s with your hands, a foam roller or tools, self-massage can improve blood flow, create space between the fascia, reduce inflammation and increase lymphatic circulation, all of which will speed up recovery time.  

Invest In Some Tech

From inflammation-reducing and DOMS-preventing red light therapy to lymphatic-assisting compression boots, the latest fitness tech promises many health benefits, including assisting muscle recovery. 

Take A (Hot) Bath

We’re not dismissing the benefits of cold plunging but, quite frankly, not everyone has the balls for it. And when it comes to muscle recovery, a hot bath shouldn’t be sidelined. Not only can it help with soothing soreness, but studies have also shown it can help build strength. Adding in things like magnesium salts (to help improve circulation and reduce inflammation) will take your soak to the next level.  

Deepen Your Sleep

While you sleep, the cells within your body regenerate, inflammation is regulated, plus your body releases human growth hormone (HGH) which boosts tissue growth and helps aid in muscle repair. Ergo, the more good-quality sleep you can get, the better. Again magnesium can come in handy here, as can natural remedies like CBD or lavender.

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