You have just finished an amazing and sweaty workout—great job! Your legs are shaking, your mouth is dry and all you need is to collapse on the ground and not move until your heart stops beating bright red. But working out is just a small routine for a healthy lifestyle and all your efforts will go to waste if you are not making a smart and healthy decision after your workout is done.
Here are 5 tips you should follow after your workout is completed:
Stretch It Out
Use static stretching to cool down and to reset your body after a workout. Stretching brings your body back to a resting position. Basically, the way you walked into the gym is the way you want to leave. Stretching is also very helpful for joint mobility and range of motion. As muscles are best stretched when they are warm, you should definitely not go directly from workout to the seated position.
Use a foam roll
This can help you to recover from a workout, and might also increase the range of your motion. Even to reduce your muscle tension, you can use foam roll to help you boost blood flow, which will help in speeding up recovery. Don’t just roll the muscle you targeted in your workout – give every muscle at least five minutes, starting from your calves and working your way up your body.
Hydrate
One of the most crucial things you can do after the workout is to rehydrate effectively. Water is the best option for hydration. You should constantly be drinking water. If you sweat a lot of drink water before, during and especially after the workout.
Refuel
A pre-workout snack is less important than a post workout one. Giving your body the fuel it needs to recover after a sweaty workout is essential. After a workout, your body looks for carbohydrates and proteins to replenish glycogen, rebuild muscle, so getting your body the nutrition it needs is very important. Even not eating after working can leave you feeling hunger and tired. To make it easy, pack your post-workout snacks in your bag.
Clean-up
Cleaning up is highly beneficial after a workout. Whether you work out in a gym or in a living room, exercise equipment like mats, weights, benches, etc. can be breeding grounds of germs. Before you carry on with your day, especially before you eat, do freshen up. At Ozone Model Town, our wet area is equipped with all the essentials you need to freshen up so that you can let your body relax after a heavy workout.
Follow these tips post workout, and it will definitely make you feel more energized and relaxed.