RESPECT RECOVERY!

You work so hard day in and day out to hone your skills, improve your fitness and build strength, power and endurance. IN order for your body to handle all of that training load you need to allow ample time to recover. Recovery consists of re-hydrating, re-fueling, resting, massage, stretching, and can also include mental tactics such as medication and journaling.

How you feel each day is dependent on how well you recovered the day before. As an athlete you are always either preparing for a training session or recovering for one. So consistency is the key here.

What does it look like to  recover well? Here is a breakdown:

• Within 15-30 minutes after training is complete it is best  to consume a nutrient rich, high protein and high carbohydrate snack. Some recovery snack ideas are:
  
  • Low fat chocolate milk
  • Trail mix
  • Banana and peanut butter
  • Apple and almonds
  • Protein bar
  • Fruit smoothie
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