Recovery strategies

Recovery strategy is vital for athletes to be able to train effectively and prevent injury. Regeneration is key to :

• Increase your energy;
• Boost your immune system;
• Improve performance;
• Improve hormone profile;
• Decrease inflammation;
• Reduce overuse injury.

Strategies include:

• Ice baths for > 10 mins;
• Compression leggings;
• Adequate sleep especially the first few hours of sleep;
• Nutrition especially first 30 minute post race recovery, consume shake , energy bar, fruit and sports drink;
• Rehydrate with water;
• Self massage with foam roller;
• Stretches.