Another Recovery Tip

Monday I explained the benefits of sleep on your recovery. Today I have another very simple recovery strategy for you. Ice. Ice your joints, especially problem joints.

After each workout or at the end of the night take 20 minutes to ice down any joints that you have a history of pain or injury in. Even if they are not currently bothering you it is still a good idea to ice them down.

By icing your joints you help to decrease inflammation, which is typically the cause of joint pain, and allow your body to recover faster so that you are ready for your next workout.

To do this you can put a bunch of ice cubes in a ZipLock bag, buy a flexible ice pack, use a bag of frozen vegetables, or make you own by mixing two shots of vodka or rum with a cup of water in a ZipLock bag. Whatever your choice put the ice pack on the problem joint for 20 minutes and then remove.

Live Fit,

Josh