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Thursday, April 30, 2009

What to Do After a Workout?

Many people have great workout routines. You drink plenty of water, warm up, stretch, work the entire body and even get in some cardio.
Once completing the workout most people head back to the house, change and move on with the day.

How you treat your body in the minutes and hours after you exercise has a direct effect on muscles soreness., muscle strength and growth, and staying hydrated.,

Things you should do once you have completed a workout:
  • Cool Down: The first thing you should do is cool down.
  • Stretch: Stretching allows your muscles to rebuild, growing bigger and stronger, and thus allows you to get the full benefit from your efforts.
  • Drink Water: It's recommended that you drink another 2-3 cups within two hours after you have finished exercising.
  • Refuel: You need to repair your muscles and boost your energy level, and you need to do it fast.
  • Exercise Extra: The longer you cool down after a workout, the less sore you will be the following day.

Try these few steps and see if it makes a difference in your workout.

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