Active Recovery
August 6, 2018
John Pereira – Marketing Intern
1. Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a great way to massage your sore muscles after an active day. It allows you to improve your range of motion as well as decrease the lactic acid. By decreasing the lactic acid, you may be able reduce muscle soreness.
2. Swimming
Swimming allows your body to be weightless while also stretching your body and relaxing your joints. The water can also help improve circulation in the muscles, blood vessels, and heart.
3. Hiking
Unlike walking on a flat surface, hiking on uneven terrain will work a wider variety of muscles. Hiking is also a way to exercise outside and be surrounded by nature and God’s beautiful creation. Enjoying the outdoors can positively affect one’s mind as well as their body.
4. Yoga
Yoga is known for increasing flexibility as well as teaching proper breathing techniques and body control. Yoga can also promote blood flow to help repair the broken-down muscle tissues. Check out our Group Exercise schedule if you are interested in attending a Yoga class.
5. Light Weight Training
Performing an exercise that made you sore but using a lighter weight can actually be beneficial. On your off days, doing the same exercises but with lighter weight, gets the blood pumping to those areas and helps repair the muscles. Using light weights and higher repetitions can help you work on your form and bring nutrients to the muscle without tearing it down.