Post race recovery
I just finished a Spartan super and am extremely sore
Here is what I do after an intense race to speed up recovery so i can get back to training fast.
Hydration and vitamins for inflammation
After a hard race day its important to rehydrate i aim to drink 4 to 6 liters of water a day and i find my body has a lot of inflammation so on top of my regular vitamins i like to take a higher dose of curcumin, chlorella, spirulina
Curcumin
curcumin iz a natural anti-inflammatory
dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of fhe body
Start using curcumin and you will notice improvement with stiffness, soreness, and overall well-being.
Chlorella
more than 20 vitamins found in chlorella
very high in protein 16g per 3 tbsp.
detoxifies heavy metals and toxins in the body
supports your immune system
greatly reduces oxidative stress
lowers blood sugar levels
Spirulina
high in protein
contains omega3, 6 and 9
high in iron and calcium
Foam rolling and Stretching
I like to foam roll before i stretch i find it warms up the muscles. I like to start with a softer roller then move my way up to a harder one.
Benefits of foam rolling
you can buys these foam rollers on amazon
After rolling i move on to stretching
Stretching is good for
relief from pain
increased flexibility
better range of motion of the joints
greater circulation of blood to various parts of the body
relaxation and stress relief
enhanced muscular coordination
After stretching i hop in an Epsom salt bath
Eases stress and relaxes the body
Relieves pain and muscle cramps
Helps muscles and nerves function properly
Eliminates toxins from the body
After my bath i apply Rock sauce from Rocktape on all my sore muscles
Just before bed I take zinc magnesium b6 an effective supplement for enhancing muscle recovery, boosting muscle size and strength.
