This is a time of the year when I really kick into high gear with my fitness regimen and training. Because of that, I know that my rest recuperation needs to be increased as well. If you’ve ever suffered from severe fatigue or a strained muscle, chances are you’re just not giving your body time to recuperate. I know because there was a time when I was experiencing a lot of fatigue and muscle soreness and it caused me to become concerned about my health and wellness.
Imagine feeling like this all day.
photo credit: Finlayfox
It’s common knowledge that when it comes to fitness and exercise, less can be more. The more rest and recuperation you give your body, the more time your muscles have to heal and grow. As common as this knowledge is, it’s so often forgotten. It wasn’t until I started taking some time to really recuperate that I started getting the best out of my workouts and martial arts training.
I started to do things like take a bath once a week instead of a shower all the time. Go for a massage. Sometimes I’ll even take days off from my workout regimen and do “active rest”. Active rest meaning going for a walk, Tai Chi or Chi Gong.
Homedics Neck Massager with Infrared Heat
Rest recuperation is just as important as exercise and activity. Neglecting your rest will almost certainly lead to injury and fatigue in the long run. Every time I’ve been injured in the past, it was almost always due to not letting my self recuperate. Remember this information before you’re straddled over 4 pillows from a pulled muscle like I was last September. But that’s a whole other conversation.
