We all need to recover after exercise. This video lays out practical ways you can recover faster and get more out of your training.
Jason Fitzgerald (USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the host of the award-winning Strength Running Podcast).
10 ways to boost recovery
- Recovery is a natural process, but you can optimize it.
- Poor recovery habits (e.g., excessive alcohol, lack of sleep) can prolong recovery time.
- Proper fueling before, during, and after exercise is crucial for recovery.
- Antioxidants can help combat inflammation and aid recovery.
- Caffeine can enhance glycogen replenishment after exercise.
- The combination of caffeine and antioxidants (like you find in 2before) can optimize recovery.
That means the next day when I go running I'm feeling better and I don't feel as low energy as I could have.
- Appropriate training volume and intensity are essential for effective recovery.
- Gradual increases in mileage and long run distance are important for preventing overtraining.
- Starting a run well-hydrated and fueled can improve performance and recovery.
- Prioritizing recovery in the weeks and months leading up to a major race can enhance overall performance.
How blackcurrants support recovery
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- endurance benefits during exercise
- recovery benefits after exercise
Blackcurrants support increased endurance, and recovery and muscle inflammation management through vasodilation (when blood vessels in your body widen, allowing more blood to flow through them) - see the science here.
This vasodilatory effect is different from your typical beetroot and nitric oxide (plus it tastes a whole lot better!)
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