Working out and being active are obviously important. However, what you do after your workout is equally as important as the workout itself. So, let's get educated about post workout habits! Here are three major things to do before you throw in the towel.
STRETCH
- Increases flexibility. Now before you go on saying "I'm just not flexible," keep reading. Flexibility increases your range in motion, which can help prevent every day injuries and makes cardio activity lighter and easier.
- Corrects posture. It also corrects your posture by lengthening tight muscles by pulling muscles to where the body intended them to be.
- Increase blood flow to muscles. With blood and nutrient flow increased in the body, it can help reduce your level of soreness.
- Helps the mind. Even 15-30 seconds of stretching can provide the mind with peace and allow your body to calm down. It also provides a mental break, which can reduce your level of stress. (Check out MBG to hear why yoga is the ideal workout)
HYDRATE
- Replenish nutrients. When you sweat, your body loses a lot of its nutrients. Naturally, at the end of workout it makes perfect sense to load up on fluids to help replenish your body. Sipping on juice or Gatorade can help restore your body of its lost electrolytes.
WASH UP
- Hands. Wash your hands after you are done your workout. There is a lot of bacteria floating around the gym. Washing your hands after the gym can prevent you from getting ill.
- Face. Immediately wash your face after the gym. All the sweat and bacterial build up in your pores need to go away so you don't have to deal with pesky pimples. This is especially important if you workout with makeup on, which I do not recommend. I bring around Neutrogena Face Wipes to cleanse my face before my workout.
- Body. Again, this will help reduce the spread of germs and bacteria. It will also leave you feeling clean, refreshed, and relaxed. It will also eliminate that post workout smell!
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