Is your Post-Event Body giving You these Signals?
Here are a few tips from our Science Behind Recovery handbook…
The idea of recovery after exercise is well-established however it is the first area to drop off when we become pressed for time.
Do we really understand our body’s need for recovery?
DOMS, Tight Muscles, Joint Stiffness
Do myofascial release once/day.
Stretch for 20mins+/day.
Light training only (low duration and intensity).
Avoid skipping rest days, over training or skimping on warm up and warm downs for general activities.
Fatigue
Slow Wave Deep Sleep - help revitalizing growth hormone activities for physiological growth and repair to occur during slow wave deep sleep phases.
Avoid sleeping less than 6 hours per night.
Swelling/Inflammation
Use lymphatic drainage techniques like gentle self massage, rebounding on mini trampoline and/or gentle skin brushing.
Avoid sugary treats or foods which you find inflammatory, constipating, overly elevate your blood sugar or food combinations which bloat or dehydrate you.
Low energy
Do replace fluids and electrolytes after your event, consume nutrient dense, low processed foods at your usual meal times.
Don't skip meals, binge on unhealthy treats or digress from your meal routine too radically.
Swollen feet
Do wear supportive socks, use the rebounder, do ankle pumps for lymphatic drainage or elevate the feet to move lactic acid and nitrogenous by-products from exercise. out of your body.
Do spoil your feet with soak, massage and stimulating foot care skin cream.
Avoid long periods on your feet without rest.
Attend to your feet especially, blisters, rub marks on toes, damaged toenails.
Have you found these insights helpful post event?
We’d love you to hear about your event and help you plan for the next!
Email us : barbara@eventreadybodies.co.nz