If you’ve been following our blogposts, we’ve more or less mentioned about different types of sports and gym workouts, their benefits and also given healthy lifestyle advices. If you’re confused by the above sentence, maybe it’s time you checked out our other posts! With that out of the way, today’s article will be a little different since we’ll be discussing about some of the best tips you should do post workout.
Cool down and Stretch
As straightforward and simple as it sounds, many people actually neglect the importance of a good cool down stretch after exercise. Simply spending 10 to 15 minutes doing so can help to reduce the concentration of lactic acid in specific muscle spots, reducing the feeling of soreness the day after. Stretching also helps to speed up the recovery process, since you’re essentially giving your body ample time for your body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure to return return to normal levels. The next time you have the urge to just sit down and scroll your phone after a workout, think about the importance of cool down stretches and just spend 10 minutes doing them!
Refuelling Time!
Getting nutritious food after a good workout is vital in both our body’s recovery and overall adaptation process. It is recommended for one to consume foods containing carbohydrates and protein post workout, like greek yoghurt mixed with fruits or energy bars. This will also help in muscle recovery since you’re essentially providing your body with more energy, allowing yourself to feel more energized and less lethargic after a certain period of time.
Hydrate, Always
Unless you go on strolls or walks, we usually find ourselves drenched in sweat after a good, productive workout. This is why it’s always important to replenish mineral salts and fluid loss in your body by drinking more water after exercising! It can be just plain water or electrolyte drinks like H20 or 100 Plus – this allows you to prevent dehydration, especially in Singapore’s hot and humid weather!
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