What tips and tricks do you have for a newbie post-workout?
Shakes, food, soreness, etc
Shakes, food, soreness, etc
Tell me your best tips for post-workout recovery
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Last: 6 yr ago by Diet Cokehead
I take aminos while working out and that has helped a ton.
I've started using a 2:1:1 bcaa during workouts followed by a 1/2 scoop of whey protein and creatine inn 8 oz of chocolate milk afterwards. So far it seems to help. I'm also thinking about adding L-glutamine post work out.
Water. Lots of water. And don't go sit at a desk for 4-5 hours after you workout.
If you're talking about the 24-48 hour "delayed onset muscle soreness" or DOMS, there is a lot of research into it and basically you can't escape it.
Being awesome.
I should say I'd like tips specifically related to cardio/tri workouts and not lifting
Sleep and calories
milk, compression gear, cryotherapy
Body tempering- you just don't need as heavy of tools.
Class of '94
glutamine...i add to post workout protein..
foam roll after working out?
foam roll after working out?
Glutamine and BCAA's can aid in the process. Your best bet is going to be to stretch and foam roll at the end of your workout and eat plenty of carbs/proteins throughout the day to give your body the nutrients it needs to rebuild and recover.oh and plenty of water.
Creatine is the only thing I've found which noticeably helps with recovery
Foam roll and sleep.
Water, carbs, and sleep. No amount of legal supplements or protein powder will get rid of DOMS, and if you're not sleeping, forget about it entirely. I came to this realization by doing the opposite. Only sleeping 3-4 hours a night. Cutting carbs. Loading up on protein. Worst I've ever felt. Soreness to the max. Drink more water, eat an appropriate amount and well timed carbs, and get 6-8 hours sleep, and it will do more for recovery than anything
I think you have a lot of really good suggestions above. Try a few out and see what works best. Not everything is one size fits all. Personally, I use some combination of stretching, foam rolling, sauna (occasionally), and then re-fueling with food, water, and getting plenty of sleep. I like BCAA's and they have helped me in the past but I don't use them all the time. Good luck on your journey.
Also right now with my mileage volume plus the heat, I've started using Pedialyte to rehydrate after some of my runs.
It also works great after a few too many beers...or so I've been toldThe Pilot said:
Also right now with my mileage volume plus the heat, I've started using Pedialyte to rehydrate after some of my runs.
CVS last night was running low last night and the lady made the same reference.mrsbeer05 said:It also works great after a few too many beers...or so I've been toldThe Pilot said:
Also right now with my mileage volume plus the heat, I've started using Pedialyte to rehydrate after some of my runs.
Aminos during. Creatine, whey, and glutamine post. Cold showers.
Username checks out!mrsbeer05 said:It also works great after a few too many beers...or so I've been toldThe Pilot said:
Also right now with my mileage volume plus the heat, I've started using Pedialyte to rehydrate after some of my runs.
mrsbeer05 said:It also works great after a few too many beers...or so I've been toldThe Pilot said:
Also right now with my mileage volume plus the heat, I've started using Pedialyte to rehydrate after some of my runs.
They even market it as such
https://pedialyte.com/dehydration-symptoms-causes/alcohol-dehydration
I thought everyone knew to drink pedilyte after boozing?
If I've just worked out, I switch to a protein shake for my chaser.
20 minute sauna and 20 minute ice bath
Sauna for 10-15 mins after every lift session and deep tissue massage twice a week
I've been hitting the sauna post-training recently and have noticed decreased muscle fatigue.
AggieLitigator said:
Sauna for 10-15 mins after every lift session and deep tissue massage twice a week
Can I borrow $20?
I always end my workouts with 10-15 minutes in the sauna. Hated it at first but now I love it.
How does the sauna help?
Google dr. Rhonda Patrick sauna. And read her report on Tim ferriss' website.
OP is lacking information. What sort of workout are you talking about? Also it's important to know the difference between soreness and pain. Soreness will go away with time, pain is an indication you are doing something wrong.
Whoop!
I think I'd pass out from the heat. And the sauna at LA fitness is a dark room. Not really excited about sitting in a hot dark with with other guys ...Junkhead said:
I always end my workouts with 10-15 minutes in the sauna. Hated it at first but now I love it.
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