Frequent workouts help people feel better and improve their overall health. The steps people take for their post-workout routine allow them to continue supporting their well-being.
Our team at Ethical helps you share post-workout tips with your clients. Review some common tips now.
#1: Take a Drink
Working out dehydrates your body, especially if you broke a sweat during your routine. Immediate rehydrating offers the following benefits:
- Increased flexibility
- Reduced muscle soreness
- Increased strength
You have options when it comes to hydration. Drink around 16 ounces of:
- Water
- Coconut water
- Black tea or green tea
You may also consider a sports drink but look for one with low sugar content. Sports drinks provide your body with necessary electrolytes that help you feel better after high and low-intensity workouts.
#2: Take Time to Cool Down
You may have several tasks you are eager to tackle post-workout. However, experts recommend that you first slow down to settle your body systems. Taking time to cool down may prevent injuries, mitigate soreness, and maintain low stress levels.
#3: Give Your Body Some Fuel
Any workout—including resistance training, running, or swimming—burns calories. Therefore, you must refill energy stores after your workout to keep feeling great. Most professionals recommend that you eat about 45 minutes after your workout.
You may want to select a healthy snack that contains protein and carbohydrates. Choosing the right snack helps you support muscle protein synthesis. Healthy snack options include:
- Milk, yogurt, and cheeses
- Eggs or lean meats
- Seeds, nuts, and some protein bars
- Fresh fruit or legumes
- Whole wheat bread and quinoa
- Oatmeal
Eating more protein often helps you build muscle faster when you work out.
#4: Add a Supplement
Ethical’s post-workout supplement that you can add to your post-workout routine. These supplements often boost muscle growth and help you refill your energy reserves. Consider adding:
- L-Leucine: Promotes muscle growth while reducing post-workout soreness and fatigue
- L-Valine: Helps with muscle growth, tissue repair, and energy boosting
- Green Superfood Blend: A blend of essential superfoods like kale and spinach that helps reduce inflammation and increase your metabolism
- Organic Spirulina: Packed with protein, vitamins B1, B2, B3, and copper, this alga is a key antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
We focus on helping you choose the right dietary supplement to meet your needs.
#5: Consider a Massage
A post-workout massage can reduce soreness and even boost your muscle strength. Massages work out lactic acid that otherwise gathers in your muscles after a challenging workout.
If you can get someone else to help with a massage, we highly recommend it. It might hurt a little in the short term, but you’ll experience relief after the masseuse finishes. You can also pick up a roller to handle massage on your own. Then, work out your tenderness with some self-massage.
Learn More About How to Finish Your Workout
Following these post-workout tips gives you a chance to extend the benefits of physical activity. By adding a post-workout supplement full of ethically sourced ingredients, you improve not only your body’s health but also the environment’s. Reach out to the Ethical team online to learn more.
Take Care,
Team Ethical
