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<\/a><\/p>\nTo gauge how you\u2019re doing, listen to your body and see how you feel after workouts. Some people have access to state-of-the-art technology, but everyone else can still monitor progress with simple tools!
\nThe most effective measure of reaching your goals is with photographs: one from before, one during, and one after. Encouragement is important, and you should get it from as many sources as possible! You need to be able to SEE the progress. <\/p>\n
A main point for Ms. Scott is the recovery at the end of every workout\u2026 “If you don\u2019t recover,” she said, “you start the next session tired and that sets you up for poor performance or injury.”
\nThere are so many ways that you can recover and further prepare yourself for the next burst of activity. <\/p>\n
Scott said she is “…of the mindset that athletes should try different methods and find what works for them. Even if a method only makes you feel better mentally, then it is worth using, since we often forget about relaxation of the recovery process.”<\/p>\n
1. Cool down. <\/strong> 2. Get a foam roller. <\/strong> 3. Cool down even more!!! <\/strong> 4. Squeeze.<\/strong> 5. Sleep in Better Conditions.<\/strong> Following a consistent exercise schedule can be hard, but by learning how to better care for your body, you\u2019ve already done the first few steps!!! Yours in Calmness, We all know that physical activity is important for anyone seeking to maintain health and meet their weight goals. Over the last few decades, scientific research, brainstorming, and trial-and-error have created some of the most efficient methods out there. A shining example of the best methods being put to excellent use is Dawn Scott, the … Continue reading Exercise Recovery, The Soccer Superstar Way<\/span>
\nSo, how exactly do you recover like one of the stars on Dawn Scott\u2019s soccer team?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAt the end, slowly and gently move around for 5 – 10 minutes to healthily bring your heart-rate to resting levels and prevent blood from pooling. It also helps to do light stretching.<\/p>\n
\n“Use the rollers as soon as you can after training and games,” said Ms. Scott. “But don\u2019t push too hard on sore muscles or you can increase achiness. Let your muscles tell you what they can stand.”<\/p>\n
\nIf possible soon after the workout, Ms. Scott advises for you to “Fill your bathtub with cold water and add a couple of bags of ice. Sit in the tub for 10 minutes straight, and then shower normally.”<\/p>\n
\nPull on compression shorts or socks for a few hours, and sleep in them for maximum benefit. <\/p>\n
\nRecent scientific data has shown that having electronics and other lights on while asleep takes away from sleep quality. Maximize your rest and turn them off! Also, get the right number of hours, and reduce ambient noise. <\/p>\n
\nAnd now you know how to take full advantage of all your workouts. \ud83d\ude42
\nMake sure you give yourself credit. You\u2019re doing the best you can, and improving every day!<\/p>\n
\nDr. Inessa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"