Everyone who participates in daily, weekly, or even monthly workouts knows one thing: it takes a physical toll on your muscles. When you work out, you are literally tearing your muscles so that they will rebuild better and stronger. In order to have your muscles rebuild in a better form, you need to take care of your body during and after your workout. Here I will provide four tips scientifically proven to speed up the process of recovery to rebuild muscle.
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1. Get Plenty of Sleep
Although sleep and performance may not seem correlated, it is proven that those who get more sleep are better prepared for their workouts and can better perform protein synthesis during their time asleep.
2. Consume Protein Before Bed
By consuming a lightweight protein snack before bed, you are giving your body the nutrients you need to rebuild muscle overnight. This can lead to faster recovery since your body puts those nutrients to work more efficiently when there is more accessible to them.
3. Consume Protein in the Morning
Since you have already used up the protein snack you had before bed during your rest, it is time to refuel your body and start afresh the next day. Make sure that you consume enough protein throughout the day to be able to recover during and after your workout.
4. Drink Lots of Water
Of course, one of the most obvious tips to recovery is to drink water. Water is a man’s best friend when it comes to working out. Whether it is because you lose bodily fluids throughout the day from sweating or you are dehydrated, it is always a great idea to give your body access to a sufficient amount of water. If you are dehydrated and begin to drink only a bit of water, your muscles retain that water in order to recover. This can add a few pounds on the scale due to what is popularly known as water weight. This is the perfect reason to drink water as you go instead of trying to make up for a day’s worth of workouts in one cup.
