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This is How To Shorten Your Recovery Time Between Workouts

The work for your dream physique doesn’t end when you walk out of the gym. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t build muscle when you workout. You break muscle tissues while you train and build muscles when they recover while you’re resting outside the gym.

You need to speed up your recovery between workouts to reach your goals faster. Among many other problems, a slow recovery period can cause an injury. Mastering the recovery game will make sure you don’t leave any gains on the table.

Shorten Your Recovery Time Between Workouts With Theses Steps

Adequate Sleep

Your body recovers the most when you’re deep asleep. We can’t overstate the importance of a good night’s sleep. No matter how busy you are, you need to get 6-8 hours of quality sleep for quicker recovery times and maintaining a healthy nervous system.

Don’t be the person who wears their short sleep times as a badge of honor. Take the necessary steps like switching off your phone, dimming the lights well in advance of your bedtime or taking a hot water shower, if necessary.

Focus on Your Diet

The role of a well-balanced diet is indispensable in recovering between workouts. Maintain the right proportions of the three macronutrients (carbs, protein, and fats) in your diet as per your fitness goals.

Right after you finish your workout is the key time to eat a protein-rich diet to kick-start your recovery process. On the days you go harder than usual in the weight room, remember to load up on extra carbs. Making small adjustments like these are critical to a faster recovery.

Hydrate

Our bodies are 70% water, and yet many people make the mistake of not drinking enough water throughout the day. Drinking water can help rid your body of toxins and can prevent dehydration lead headaches, acne, etc.

You need to stay away from dehydration as it can lead to sore and painful muscles. Your goal should be to drink a gallon of water every day. Drinking the recommended amount of water can also help promote cardiovascular health and lead to healthier looking skin.

Stretch Every Day

Stretching is one of the most overlooked aspects of working out. Many people think stretching is not for bodybuilders and completely ignore it. Stretching out your muscles after workouts can aid muscle recovery and help in preventing future injuries.

You can improve your mobility and get rid of joint pains by stretching. It’s better to stretch after training than to apply ice packs after you pop a muscle while working out because of stiffer joints and muscles.

Supplementation

Supplements can be incredibly efficient in speeding your recovery between workouts. There are different types of supplements you can use for better recovery. You can use a BCAA supplement during your training session to start your recovery process.

A protein shake right after your workout will be soaked by your muscles like a sponge which can help in speeding up your recovery. A glutamine supplement before you hit the sack can help in repairing your muscles while you sleep.

How much water do you drink in a day?

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