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
- helps you recover faster
- improves mobility and flexibility
- removes lactic acid to aid recovery
you can buys these foam rollers on amazon
After rolling i move on to stretching
Stretching is good for
- relief from pain
- increased flexibility
- 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.
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