We’ve all been there: Worked out a little harder than usual and paid the price the next day. Especially as we get older, we don’t bounce back as fast as we used to. When our muscles hurt, common sense usually tells us to rest and relax. But research shows that the best thing we can do for ourselves is fight the urge to take a rest. Get moving. Build in “active recovery”. Continued movement, such as walking after an intense run, seems to help prevent muscles from cramping and stiffening up after intense exercise and facilitate the recovery process. Light physical activity significantly reduces next day soreness. If you can’t get back to your exercise class, try walking, stretching, playing with the kids or engaging in physical housework such as vacuuming or gardening. Any exercise increases blood flow, which gets rid of some of the metabolic by-products of your workout.
So bottom line: Don’t let a little soreness sideline you. Reduce your intensity, but keep moving! And join us for Fitness Kickboxing at BRICKS every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings!
Denise Rejent-Lee
BRICKS Kickboxing
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