What to Do After Exercise


After exercising the body needs time to recover to normal condition. For that there are some things you can do after exercising. What is it?
 
Muscle takes 24 - 48 hours to repair and re-build the network, if a person exercising constantly eating can cause damage. Therefore the process of recovery is an important thing to keep the body ready for exercise again.
 
 But if the muscles are not given enough time to recover before training again, then the muscles may become smaller and the network can not get back into shape.
 
 Recovery time (recovery) is important after exercise to maintain exercise. Here are some important things to do after a workout, as quoted from Lifemojo, Friday (08/12/2011), namely:
 
1. Stretching
Stretching is done after a workout can make muscles become warmer and more elastic, and increased flexibility to maximize the range of motion of joints.
 
2. Rest
Rest or cool down is the best way to restore the body after exercise. Rest and wait for some time after exercise allows the body to repair and recovery process.
 
3. Meditation
Meditation is done after the exercise causes the body to relax, reduce stress and calm the mind.
 
4. Taking a Bath
After the sweat dried, wash using warm water for 3-4 minutes then cold water for 1 minute. Warm water will encourage blood vessels to expand and cold water to constrict again.
 
5. Nutrition after exercise
After draining a lot of energy, the body needs fuel to recover and return an advanced tissue repair stronger. Ideally someone eat within 60 minutes after exercise ended by eating high protein and complex carbohydrates.
 
6. Replace fluids
Drinking water is important before, during and after exercise. Experts usually recommend drinking 2-3 cups within two hours after exercise even though the body does not feel thirsty.
 
 
7. Doing massage
Massage can make a better circulation and keeps the body relaxed. Sports massage is done on a regular basis is important, should be done once a month.
 
 

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