Rest and recovery is critical to athletic performance in order to help the muscles rebuild.

If you’re training on a regular basis then it is important to take your recovery seriously as this will effectively impact how your body feels the following day.

Here are three tips to help.

HYDRATION

Drinking water after training is essential in preventing muscle soreness and increases the body’s ability to repair itself.

In the draining UAE heat, it’s important to consume plenty of water as your body sweats at a faster rate.

Our bodies need water to function and this will improve performance and fuller muscles.

STRETCHING

One of the last things you want to do at the end of your session is to stretch, but it’ll prove invaluable to how you feel physically the next day.

Stretching can reduce injury and is one of the most underrated forms of helping muscle growth.

If you’re struggling on the flexibility front, then why not try a yoga class once per week.

WHEY PROTEIN

Taking some post-workout like Whey Protein can reduce muscle soreness and help your body to rebuild after a demanding training session.

Whey Protein is the most popular supplement for athletes and is an easy form of nutrition directly after training. It’s easy to mix and offers rapid recovery.

Anything from one to two scoops of protein (20-40g) can aid the recovery process. Mixing with skinny milk or water is entirely up to you.