If 2022 is your year of achieving the best glow-up, how is it going for you? We’ve crossed the half-year mark and have about six months to make a strong finish. While the first three months may have brought you some stress regarding health, we’re on the way to a relatively relaxed environment now. One of the best ways to make the most of the second half of this year is to review your lifestyle choices and workout routine.
A special avenue to pay attention to is your post-workout recovery rate. While you may enjoy intensive workout sessions with hardcore exercises, if you struggle to get out of bed the next day, you lose time and live in pain. It needn’t be this way and there are methods available to mitigate muscle soreness and aches. This blog will show you five ways that your workout routine can improve because of a quicker recovery rate
- 30 minutes of Sauna: you may have heard fitness experts raving about the power of sauna post-workout, but may not have tried it for yourself. Well, the experts are right! Not only does getting into a 15-30 minute steaming session help loosen stiff muscles, but they also boost blood circulation. This facilitates you to have youthful-looking skin and a glow unlike any other. Also, steaming post workouts can help eliminate toxins from your body, leaving you healthier. If you don’t have asana, hop into a hot shower instead.
- Reflexology massage: If you’re not fond of getting your muscles stretched a lot, perhaps you can find this technique of use. Foot reflexology is a brilliant methodology where pressure points on the soles of your feet are massaged to stimulate certain areas. Every zone in your body has a corresponding point on your soles, which makes it an easy way to bring healing from issues like stiffness, poor blood circulation, lymphatic fluid drainage, and more.
- Cannabidiol: CBD or cannabidiol is one of the most famous holistic health ingredients being used by fitness enthusiasts and athletes globally. CBD oil is particularly known for its muscle-relaxing properties, which can help in preventing and healing cramps due to the build-up of lactic acid post workouts. Find an oil of 10 percent concentrate or more to consume a few drops before bedtime to help your body heal as you sleep.
- Yoga asanas for flexibility: Yoga is one of the most soothing and stimulating of all stretching-based routines in the world. Based on your problem area, be it tight hips, or a wonky shoulder, there are several flows and asanas that can help you feel lighter within minutes.
- Guasha massage: The art of Guasha massages comes from Chinese medicine, which is an ancient practice. By stimulating certain meridians and pressure points in your body, you can promote better health, strength, immunity, and detoxification. If you don’t know how to use a guasha tool, we advise visiting a professional practitioner for assistance.
Wrapping Up
Make self-care an intensive practice for the rest of the year, and watch how quickly your life begins to flourish. When you feel good within, your workout routines also tend to be more fruitful. We wish you good luck with your fitness goals!
