When we go to the gym, we often have no idea what we're doing wrong - when it's least necessary. Let's check the things that many people do wrong - right after a workout.
After training, we are often full of energy and most of us are in a hurry to get home or to other commitments. That's also why you should pay attention to the things you do wrong right after the workout. The basic rule after exercise is to take your time. At the same time, check what you are doing wrong and eliminate the following "ugly habits" after training!
1. Pay attention to proper cooling
After several kilometers of running, we take a leisurely walk and allow our overheated body to cool down. This is the only way our blood pressure will normalize, and we will also avoid unnecessary stagnation of blood in the veins.
2. You need to stretch
After a workout, be sure to take a few extra moments to stretch your muscles. This will allow them to recover more easily and avoid unnecessary "muscle fiber". So stretching is a must!
3. Don't forget about food
After exercise, it is necessary to eat something healthy to allow the body to recover properly. Here, of course, we mean a good "shake", which is recommended because your metabolism needs substances for renewal. In addition, what we consumed immediately after exercise does not lose weight due to the activated metabolism.
4. You must hydrate
The body cries out for a glass of water after exercise. Sometimes physical activity drives away the feeling of thirst, so just be careful and never forget about sufficient hydration during and after exercise.
5. Do not touch your face!
Fingers away! Touching your face after exercise is completely inappropriate, as the gym is a breeding ground for bacteria. After exercise, be sure to wash your hands and rinse your face.
6. Get a good night's sleep
Adequate nap time is important to any healthy lifestyle. A good night's sleep is crucial to ensure you get the right amount of sleep, especially after a day of hard training. Both body and mind need time to regenerate.
7. Avoid various isotonic drinks
Although such drinks are marketed as healthy and contain good amounts of body-enriching minerals and other additives, they also contain sugars, which means they are loaded with calories. Of course, your body needs salt and vitamins after a workout, but there are better ways to replace them. So avoid these drinks and just stick to water.
8. Don't sit still for the rest of the day
You've had a great workout, but your body and metabolism want more. Stay in moderate movement. Take at least 10,000 steps throughout the day. This moderate "exercise" is more important than the training itself and brings more to the metabolism than an hour or two of training at full capacity. Therefore, constantly set micro-tasks for your body: instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs, go to the store on foot. Find things in life where you'll get your heart rate up a few percent and do more for yourself than you would with serious training.
