Recovery

 

Sometimes our days feel so packed in with to- do lists that finding time for recovery methods can be a hassle.  It really should be a stress release and is vital for remaining injury free.  Here are 4 methods for recovery and to help your body stay injury free.

1.      Use a foam roller.  You can find a foam roller at Target or a sporting good store.  The foam roller will work out the muscle cramps and release any built up tension that our body can hold.  Check out the website: http://www.performbetter.com

 

2.      Stretch.  This can be done anywhere as long as you do a light a warm up of dynamic stretching first.  Then progress to static stretching.  For an even more intense stretch use a resistance band for stretching.  I have really enjoyed stretching in the sauna after a workout on the weekends.  My body temperature is higher and I feel more flexible.  It is hard for me to just sit still; so at least I can clear my skin and get a bit of a workout in.

 

3.      Wear Zensah.  I thought that these were a joke until I stopped wearing them while I was running high mileage on the treadmill.  I kept feeling a pain in my ankle area and I took the time to put my pair on.  I did not notice until after the workout that my pain was not there.  The Zensah help with circulation.  By the way they do come in a fashionable pink or black.  Look at the Zensah on the website: http://www.zensah.com

 

I purchased mine at the Runner’s Soul in Elmhurst, IL.  http://www.therunnersoul.com

 

4. Protein Shake: Recovery nutrition wise is important for the body.  We really like “Myolysate,” and “Iso Fort,” which is found at Nutrition Discounters in Villa Park.  The Iso Fort has 12 G of BCAA’s & Glutamiune and 27 Grams of Protein.  http://www.nutritiondiscounters.com

 

Recovery with Ice

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Frustrated with an Injury

First check with a doctor to know the severity of the injury

RICE

Rest Ice Compression Elevate

Randy’s Statement

Sometimes I leave the house at 6:00 AM and not getting home until 7 PM leaves little time to take care of my workout regiment, but I still make time to workout 6 – 8 times a week.  Please understand, my job is done more effectively if I am in shape and I can demonstrate the exercise that is being performed.  Icing is mandatory!  If I don’t ice I will not be able to perform my job to the best of my ability.  For years I would that sit and ice at the end of the night when both my kids were in bed.  The Moji back has developed a way to ice and compress while still actively performing everyday activities such as preparing a lunch.  With Moji products I don’t have to “fit in” icing into an already busy day.  I recommend Moji to anyone who is busy and is serious about workout recovery so performance can be maximized.  My wife uses the knee brace while I use the one for lower back.  For more info look at their web site www.gomoji.com

 

 

Kyle D. Prater

December 18, 2009

The Moji knee brace has definitely come in handy especially after my strenuous workouts.  It fits firmly around the designated area that needs healing or rehabilitation.  The ice gel pad is really a substitute for a bag of ice, but without the mess.  I’ve been using the Moji knee brace for about a month and already see improvements with range of motion and overall soreness has decreased.  I highly recommend Moji knee brace to anyone that experiences knee discomfort because cold therapy is the most natural way to bring inflammation down.