The importance of recovery in physical activity

Currently, athletes have as main concern to improve their physical preparation day after day, so that they can achieve the best possible results, whether in training or competition.

Achieving the desired high performance, implies that athletes prepare their body in the best possible way to respond correctly to stimuli and daily physical effort. But achieving these results implies enormous energy consumption and, consequently, a high degree of muscle wasting.

It is then that the challenge arises! Athletes as well as health professionals have rethought the entire training process.

To anticipate future problems related to physical tiredness, muscle exhaustion and the extraordinary consumption of nutrients, they began to develop strategies to help maintain performance without negative effects for the body.

Taking into account the goals set and the sport practiced, the athletes started to approach training differently, with a focus on the different phases of the same, that is, Pre-training (Preparation), Intra (Performance) and Post-training (Recovery) ), instead of giving importance only to physical activity.

Recovery

Training doesn't end when we fix the ball or just run. It is necessary to replace what the body has lost and recover the wear and tear that it has been suffering, whatever the sport that it may practice.

The average recovery time varies depending on the type of effort applied and the training capacity of each athlete, which can be reduced in several ways.

Among the several effective strategies to ensure a better recovery, we advise you the following three:

Stretches the body

Stretching should be done preventively to avoid injuries, pain and tiredness resulting from high physical effort. Relieve pain as well as reduce tension and relax muscles. They promote greater blood vessel irrigation and accelerate the recovery process.

Stay well hydrated!

During physical exercise, the body loses a lot of water and electrolytes, requiring replacement to remain stable. Fluid intake is essential!

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Rests!

Do not underestimate your sleep, as it is one of the most effective methods for a good physical and psychological recovery. Sleeping in quantity and quality is half way to success, it is not by chance that we say “Mens sana in corpore sano”!

It is during the deep sleep phase (during the night) that growth hormone is released. In addition to being a highly anabolic protein, it is responsible for the formation and regeneration of muscles.

Conclusion

Over the years and after several studies developed, the importance of a good recovery for sports practice becomes increasingly noticeable. As important as the training itself, it is an essential element to achieve optimal performance and maximize results.

Remember that training starts hours before physical activity and can last up to 48 hours after it ends, so plan your sporting success in detail. Good training.