How to Speed Muscle Recovery
Any sort of physical activity can injure our muscles, causing stiffness, soreness and ample discomfort. According to bigmusclesfast.com, muscles can only grow after full recovery. Therefore, it is vital for muscles to recover between workouts. Also, if you overwork your muscles, you could cause an injury that will postpone physical activity for a long time. Follow these steps to a speedier muscle recovery.
Things You'll Need
- Water
- Stretching exercises
- Protein-rich foods
- Antioxidant drinks
- Supplements
Instructions
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Drink plenty of water or a sports drink to hydrate and replenish your muscles before, during and after a workout. Even if you drink protein smoothies after a workout, be sure to also drink water.
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Stretch your muscles before and after physical activity. It is especially important afterward, when the muscles are warmed up and able to stretch further.
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Rest between workouts, and allow your body to get the recommended amount of sleep, which is between seven and nine hours per night. The muscles will not recover if they don't have time to rest.
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Eat protein-rich foods and drink juices with antioxidants after a workout. According to a study done by Dr. Donald Layman of the University of Illinois in Urbana in 2000, amino acids found in protein-rich foods can speed muscle recovery. Antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, have been proven to reduce muscle damage if consumed after a workout. These studies are provided on aautaekwondo.org.
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Take supplements to help with muscle recovery if you feel like you need faster or better results. Nutrients that are often taken in supplement form include creatine monohydrate, glutamine, leucine, l-carnitine and vitamins C and E.
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