1.  Proper Nutrition For Workout Recovery

 Every personal trainer that I’ve ever worked with has emphasised proper nutrition.  “Abs are made in the kitchen.” “You can’t outrun a bad diet.” Not one of them has emphasised starvation or severe calorie restriction. Instead they focused on a clean, healthy meal plan.  My current trainer helps me outline the number of calories that I eat per day and helps me with a breakdown of where those calories come from in terms of protein, fats and carbohydrates.

2.  Sleep For Workout Recovery

 The body heals during sleep.  There is just not enough emphasis on getting enough rest!  Your body needs sleep! When I rest properly after heavy workouts, I always feel better. 

3.   CBD oil for Workout Recovery 

Ella Cressman, wrote in our August CBD Advice From Our Experts article, “One main benefit of CBD is its anti-inflammatory property. Some of the first hemp infused products to the market (after 2014) were targeted at pain relief, followed by infused massage products. Practitioners, clients and home users may have seen a reduction in inflammation and relief from pain as well and increased skin health…read more”   

I’ve used the ExPürtise Active Skin Balm for my own workout recovery and have loved it!  

4.  Massage For Workout Recovery

The day after and the 2nd day after a strenuous workout, I love massage!  If I could afford to get a massage every week, I would, but instead, I will just do the massage myself.  I will use the ExPürtise Active Skin Balm for massage on my legs, glutes, arms, chest and shoulders.  Self massage is easy and is great for overall muscle recovery.  I do get regular massages every month, but find that self massage after a hot shower with the ExPürtise Active Skin Balm really helps me feel better!  

You can also combine massage with cold therapy and use a Thermalball in your self massage on top of the CBD from the ExPürtise Active Skin Balm.  

5.  Stretch / Foam Roll For Workout Recovery

Full disclosure – this sucks!  It doesn’t feel good. In fact it’s brutal.  But every single trainer emphasises the importance of stretching.  When I did CrossFit, they did a stretching warm up before every single session.  I took a brutal High Intensity Interval Training class at my local gym for 3 years every Monday night that included 15 minutes of stretching at the end.  The go-to advice from many trainers is to foam roll. This helps with myofascial release – breaks up any scar tissue and improves flexibility.

6.  Ice / Cold Therapy For Workout Recovery

Whenever I’ve had a soft tissue flare up, I’ve always gotten the advice to use ice.  When I met Pam and Andrea from MedSpa Distributors and they saw how much I worked out, Pam recommended their Thermalball.     

When you use them cold, they constrict blood vessels and encourage the lymphatic system to clear fluids and damaged tissue by-products. Swelling is reduced and an analgesic effect is produced.

7.  LED Light Therapy For Workout Recovery

It’s crazy right?  How can light help with pain.  I was the biggest skeptic. Until I tried it!  Here’s what I learned from Pam about their LED Pain Belt!

“Clinical strength red light in 660 waves reach deep layers of the skin, to stimulate cellular repair and increase circulation, promoting a more vibrant, youthful complexion. Near infrared light deeply penetrates and causes thermal effects to increase tissue temperature, promote blood circulation, enhance metabolism, and improve cell viability and regenerative capacity. Accelerating healing of scars, wounds, cuts, and nerve damage.”