Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss Post Workout Recovery / Injury Prevention #4. Follow Stew at http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Jeff at http://www.performancefirstus.com for more information on training, programming, and gear.

Here is the laundry list of things to do, gear to use, and things to think about when it comes to your post workout recovery:

The big THREE: Sleep, Food, Water – Recovery Begins HERE!

Sleep: #1 recovery tool

Food: Foods rich in protein / amino acids, good carbohydrates (fruit / vegetables), fats, rich in antioxidants, electrolytes, omega 3, and other vitamins and minerals (supplements) required for balanced diet. Not only do you need to recover from previous workout with these foods, but you need to start fueling for the next workout.

CBD Oil / Hemp Oil: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221.php

Water / Electrolytes: You need water everyday – more if you sweat profusely (replenish sodium, potassium, magnesium). Chicken Noodle Soup – when in a crunch it is a good method to get protein, electrolytes, carbs, good fats, etc.

Ice: Ice packs, ice baths, cryo-therapy, cold wraps/sleeves, cold water and contrasts baths. Help reduce swelling – increase blood flow through natural warming process.

Gear: Compression pants, sleeves, foam roller, vibration tool (car buffer, thera-gun, platforms)

Outsource services / gear: Float Tank, Pneumatic Compression Therapy, massage, body work, chiropractic care, acupuncture, dry needling (if injury – not for general recovery).

Heat: IR sauna, contrast baths, sauna

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