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Here’s How to Speed Up Your Recovery Time description: Recovery time can be long after a tough workout -- learn how to recover smart and fast. image: https://blog.gymsource.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Recover-1.jpg --- [![Gym Source| Fit for your life](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png?width=626&height=105&name=Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png "Gym Source| Fit for your life")](https://blog.gymsource.com/) Search [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) [Search](https://www.gymsource.com/search) - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) - Menu - [Commercial](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) ### Products - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) ### Gym Source - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - Menu Item 1 - Menu Item 2 - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) ### Newsletter ### Social - - - - - - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - Fitness Spotlight - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - [Fitness Spotlight](https://blog.gymsource.com) - Tough Workout? Here’s How to Speed Up Your Recovery Time # Tough Workout? Here’s How to Speed Up Your Recovery Time Posted Sep 24, 2013 by Gym Source in [Exercise tips](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/exercise-tips) , [FIT Fact](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/fit-fact) , [muscle recovery](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/muscle-recovery) , [workout recovery](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/workout-recovery) [![Man Holding Shoulder](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Recover-200x300.jpg?width=200&height=300&name=Recover-200x300.jpg "EWE_019")](https://blog.gymsource.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Recover.jpg) Intense training gives you great results, but if you’ve had a particularly tough session here are some great recovery [strategies](http://q.equinox.com/articles/2013/03/recovery-tips?emlcid=EML-newsletters_2013_09_05&emacid=EMA-0905QWeekly952013) from the experts to help your body prepare for the next one.  Here’s how to recover smart and fast. - Contrast Water Therapy-During your post-workout shower, alternate 2 minutes of hot water with 30 seconds of very cold water. Repeat four times. - Drink 8 oz of Tart Cherry Juice after your workout. - 30 Minute of Low-Intensity Cardio - Massage or Self Myofascial Release (SMR) with foam rollers can reduce muscle stiffness, promote circulation and induce a state of relaxation in the muscle - Wear Compression Socks, they encourages blood to flow back up into your body - Get adequate sleep – not enough sleep can affect your recovery time. - Stay hydrated and eat well Also, [experts](http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/6-recovery-strategies-for-a-workout-aholic?page=2) agree that a healthy body recovers quicker.  So scheduling rest days, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and eating well are long-term strategies that will improve your overall recovery time. Share this story: # Recent Posts ## [May 30th, 2023 Fix Your Weakest Link: Running Are you doing well with the swimming and biking parts of your triathlon, but falling behind when it comes to running? 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