Your Fitness: 3 tips to start working on your recovery right away!
Make an effort to consume a high protein source before and after training.
You are putting in the work inside the gym but is the same effort being applied outside the gym?
As the old adage goes - if you train hard, you must recover hard!
In this article I will offer some simple steps to help optimise your recovery and increase your return on investment from the work put into your training.
A simple and effective way to stay on top of your recovery is to to stay on top of what you consume.
Having a high protein diet first and foremost - make an effort to consume a high protein source before and after training, as well as throughout the day.
Prioritising your carbohydrate intake before and after exercise, and including a multitude of different fruit and veg in your diet, will help effectively fuel training and ensure we are getting the necessary micronutrients!
Drinking water when exercising is almost self-explanatory at this point. However, focus should remain on water intake at all times to ensure we are ensuring consistent levels of hydration throughout the day.
Ensuring we include some form of electrolytes, such as pink salt on meals, can further help to optimise our hydration. Staying hydrated will not only help recovery, but also help improve digestion, cognitive function, and overall energy levels (to name just a few benefits!)
As I covered in last week's article, ensuring a consistent sleep routine and looking for ways to improve the quality of your sleep daily is going to be an effective recovery aid in terms of your performance and overall health. Taking your rest days when necessary and listening to your body is also a helpful piece of advice I would offer to those who find it hard to pull back. Try not to train more than three days in a row, sometimes less is more.
“ ” - Tori Amos
Lastly, I would also like to clarify that I am not a registered dietician. All advice disclosed here is simply advisory based on my qualifications as a fitness professional and personal experience and knowledge gained working with individuals and helping them reach their goals. The advice given is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.
I hope someone out there found some of this information useful here, just some food for thought.
For any questions in relation to this topic or training, nutrition, etc. or for coaching inquiries simply message me on my business page on Instagram @coachedbycashel_ or by email - coachedbycashel@gmail.com
