The 4 secrets of an athlete’s speedy recovery

If you are an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, you probably are familiar with muscle pain. After an intense workout, it is common to experience muscle stiffness, especially if you have pushed yourself too hard. In these cases, a speedy recovery can help you regain your flexibility and get you back up and running faster. Many remedies, such as ice baths or foam rollers, supposedly facilitate muscle recovery, but whether they can indeed aid recovery is debatable. In this article, we will talk about 4 secrets every athlete and active person should know to help them speed up their recovery.

Nutrition

Balanced nutrition is the most important aspect of a speedy recovery. A rich diet with fruit, vegetables, and whole foods gives you the right amount of protein your muscles need to rebuild themselves and the appropriate vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly.

Carbohydrates are also important when you are doing intense workouts and should be consumed on the days when you need more energy. However, carbs are also important for your glycogen stores in your muscles, because if you run out of them, you will start feeling fatigued and it will take more time to recover. Thus, keep in mind that you need to fuel your body properly if you need to recover quickly.

Sleep

When we work out, we cause small muscle tears, which are being replaced by stronger and bigger muscles. The human growth hormone (HGH) is responsible for that procedure and is being released during slow-wave sleep.

For this reason, sleep is one of the most important recovery techniques. You need a full 8-hour sleep so that your body can recover from that intense workout. Because the more you sleep, the more times you will reach deep sleep where HGH can be produced and help with your muscle recovery, amongst other things.

Hydration

Our bodies’ normal temperature is kept at a steady temperature (avg. 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, 37 degrees Celsius). When we are working out, our temperature rises, and our bodies react by sweating and sending blood to peripheries. In order to keep homeostasis, we need to replace those lost fluids by drinking water throughout our workouts and during the day. Failing to do so can lead to heat exhaustion and that can make us feel dizzy and weak.

Massage Guns

For faster results, many athletes rely on muscle massages. These massages usually required an at-home trainer or therapist, or for you to go to a therapy spa. However, a new revolutionary method has been introduced that makes it possible to get a massage at home — handheld massage guns. Massage guns have been shown to be 3x better than muscle massages and use percussion therapy. Percussion therapy is a treatment method that helps ease muscle stiffness and facilitates better blood circulation.

Legion Gears has released its revolutionary ​M3 Ultimate Massage Gun​ for the athletes that experience severe muscle pain after an intense workout, or fitness enthusiasts who might have damaged their muscle fibers. Its 8 massage heads can target any muscle areas in your body and help ease muscle pain and speed up recovery.