We want every member to get the most out of each and every workout at Fenix. This means when you show up, you are here to work. But it also means that you have a post-workout recovery plan. Our goal is for every single one of our members to stay on top of their game, get solid recovery time, and achieve max gains. Take a look at a few of the tips below to do just that.
Don’t Exhaust Your Muscles
Our coach wrote a great article titled “Tired is a Lie” that addresses this very issue. (check it out if you can, it’s a great read). It is a common misconception that when you go to train, you should push your body to the point of failure. There are some cases where this is a part of the designed workout, but to do it every time is unhealthy and even dangerous. The goal is to make solid and steady progress over the course of time. When you push yourself too hard, too fast, it can actually take you backward.
Pre-Workout Nutrition
The importance of food in conjunction with working out is no mystery to those who have trained for any period of time. But what we want to talk about is the food you eat before working out. Proteins and carbs you eat before working out will circulate throughout your body during and after workout. You want to make sure you are putting in high-quality food, protein, and some carbs. Eat two or three hours before workout to allow digestion to take place. This is your fuel when it’s time to hit the Tulsa gym.
Stretching Before and After
Stretching might be one of the most underrated components of muscle growth. It is one of the best ways to relieve tension in the muscles and also downplay soreness after a workout. It can also contribute to your overall gains. For example, tight ankles may affect your squat depth.
