When it comes to improving athletic performance, effective recovery methods are just as important as the workouts themselves. And I’ll share 15 of the best recovery methods with you today. Pick and choose which ones fit best in your life, you don’t need to do them all.
Are compression boots the gold standard? You might think so after seeing them on so many Instagram accounts, but the science says…meh. If you THINK they work for you then they do and that my friends is a big piece of recovery.
These techniques are designed to aid muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, and increase blood flow. They help athletes bounce back from high-intensity exercise, fend off fatigue, and prevent delayed onset muscle soreness.
There are a variety of recovery techniques that athletes, from beginners to elite athletes, can incorporate into their training sessions. You can spend a ton on things like compression garments or take advantage of a lot of cheaper options like epsom salts and foam rollers!
If you don’t recover right, you don’t run consistently, you don’t make progress…plus you’re cranky when injured and that’s not fun for anyone.
In this article, I’ll go over the best recovery methods every athlete should know and how they’ll help you recover…