On...Recovery

Well done, you! You've kicked your own ass and now you're paying for it with that sweet, sweet pain - blissful, isn't it?

Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help speedy your recovery time; thereby, allowing yourself to do an encore performance in the gym:

1. Add glutamine to your post-work out shake. Glutamine is a free-form amino acid that aids in the recovery process, allowing you to get back to the gym sooner...and for those of you who don't know, amino acids are the smallest molecules that comprise protein and are commonly called the 'building blocks of life', supporting the growth, repair and maintenance of 1600 different types of human body proteins, including muscles, connective tissues, hormones, antibodies, enzymes, skin, hair and blood. 

2. To help alleviate soreness from a hard training session, you might be tempted to give your muscles a break. However, studies show that low-intensity exercise (ie walking, biking, calisthenics) actually improves your body's ability to rebound. By hurrying the flow of nutrients to your muscles, your tissues repair faster, thus allowing for prompt healing.

Not to say, however, that a day of rest isn't necessary for both body and mind - but, a little activity goes a long way.