#1 Wear compression gear
Recovery can begin during your workout by wearing compression garments. This will reduce post-workout muscle soreness.
#2 Take 10 Deep Breaths
Do this lying down or seated. This will help shift your body from a fight or flight state to a rest and digest state which is more conducive to creating an environment for faster recovery.
#3 Foam Rolling/Massage
Both actions will help get blood flowing into your sore muscles and reduce muscle soreness.
#4 Protein Powder
Eating enough protein every day is essential to recovery and muscular gains. As an insurance against not getting enough protein in your diet, have a protein shake after your workout.
#5 Creatine Monohydrate
Taking creatine monohydrate may help reduce muscle damage and inflammation. It will also help replenish carbohydrate stores within your muscles.
#6 Sleep
This is when your body heals and grows. Make sure you get 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
#7 Active Recovery
On days you don’t lift weights doing some moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise like cycling will stimulate blood flow and initiate faster recovery.
