Tortured Muscles deserve a treat
In Tokyo, it was seen a lot: a cold bath or shower. The idea can be very ‘not so relaxed’, but it is a proven way to get less muscle soreness. The blood vessels constrict for a short time, which reduces swelling and tissue breakdown. As soon as you stop cooling, the tissue heats up again and the rushing blood takes the broken cells with it.
Tip 1 Ice, ice, baby.
In Tokyo, it was seen a lot: a cold bath or shower. The idea can be very ‘not so relaxed’, but it is a proven way to get less muscle soreness. The blood vessels constrict for a short time, which reduces swelling and tissue breakdown. As soon as you stop cooling, the tissue heats up again and the rushing blood takes the broken cells with it.
2. Massage your muscles
Better yet, get them massaged. Massaging is not only relaxing, but helps to improve blood circulation in the muscle. Good blood circulation helps (see tip 1) in the removal of waste products, so that your muscle pain disappears faster. Massage has been proven to relieve muscle pain by up to 30%.
Tip 3: Drink well
Nightwatch doesn't have to explain this very much, does it? The moment you drink well, you will have a better blood circulation and you will be able to remove the waste better. Eliminating waste products such as lactic acid = less muscle pain. And if we may be so bold: besides drinking plenty of water, also drink Nightwatch. The 100% Plant Based Extreme Energy Drink gives you enough Focus & Power after the cooling down to keep moving after exercise.
Tip 4: Cool down
That’s what we mean: keep moving. Although you may not feel like it, it is very good to keep moving after training. Movement causes your heart to pump blood throughout the body. And the more blood is pumped around, the more waste products can be removed. Cooling down doesn’t need to be intensive. Just keep moving calmly and comfortably…
Tip 5: Eat protein-rich food just before going to bed.
At night, your body works hard to restore the body. The last tip to recover from muscle soreness is to eat something protein-rich before going to sleep. These are the building materials that repair the body. So if you have a lot of muscle pain, eat some cottage cheese, yogurt or chicken before going to sleep. Your mother said you shouldn't sleep on a full stomach? That story belongs to her other fairy tales you enjoyed. Happy recovery!
