Are you a little sore from bootcamp?

If it’s been a while since you exercised, you are probably feeling a bit on the sore side. Remember, this past week I asked many of you new folks to air on the side of caution and take it a little easier than maybe you thought you needed to.

I did the work out with Adrienne yesterday and my biceps and triceps are still talking to me!

So what can you do help alleviate some of this pain? Below are a few helpful hints that you may even want to start tonight!

EXERCISE!

Believe it or not, but exercising is a very GOOD idea! If you are feeling sore all over, one of the best things you can do is get your body moving with some nice cardio. I know you think I’m crazy, but here me out. With a little light exercise, you’ll get oxygenated and nutrient rich blood pumping into your muscles that will help speed up recovery and decrease the soreness. If you don’t do anything, your nutrient rich blood doesn’t have a huge need to go into your muscles…but as soon as you start using those muscles, the blood flow will help speed up your recovery

TAKE A BATH

Look…I know we have men in our class, so I’m not going to get all girly on you and tell you to light a candle and break out the bubble bath. But…if you do take an EPSON SALT BATH it can literally help ease and release tension through those tired muscles. Epson salt has Magnesium in it, which has a healing effect on sore muscles. It also is great for sprains, bruises, taking the sting out of insect bites, and drawing out splinters.

So pop your favorite soft jazz in the ipod, light a candle, and go soak those aching muscles!

FOAM ROLL

Another name for foam rolling is self-myofacial release…which is just the technical word for self massage. Instead of paying a masseuse a 100bucks (save it for bootcamp!), you can get your foam roller out and roll those aching muscles. Foam rolling also helps to get blood flow into your muscles in order to facilitate healing. The best thing I can do here is to actually show you some foam rolling techniques.

Enjoy the video!

SLEEP!

Yes, sleep is insanely important, especially when you are exercising, losing weight, and getting in shape! You do almost all of your recovering when you sleep. You produce most of your ATP (ie: energy) when you sleep! If you are sleep deprived, you are making life very tough for your body! Give it a break and get some ZZZ’! How much? It varies for everyone, but a safe bet is 8-9 hours consistently. For those of you who are looking at that number knowing you only get 6-7 regularly, stop reading this blog IMMEDIATELY and GO TAKE A NAP! You’re sore muscles will appreciate it!

Have an awesome Friday and I’ll see you all Saturday Morning!!!