RECOVER: June 2012

FOUND IN (SOCIAL MEDIA) SPACE

In The "found in (social media) space" article, we ask a member of our geekdom to pay attention to the social-space and string together, in some fashion, some of the themes being bantered-about "out there in space" as they relate to the elements. Sometimes these will just be lists of interesting posts, sometimes there'll be some original content.....follow along and find out for yourself.

"What's hot in the spectrum of RECOVER"

We’re surrounded by athletes.  Some who come in for training 2-3 times per week, some who are active in a sport, whether affiliated with a school or club, some are even professionals.  What do they all have in common, besides a love for physical fitness?  Recovery time.  No, I don’t mean they’re all sick (although to see the training schedules of some of these professionals, one might wonder...), I mean they all need down time.  You’ve heard of “overuse injury” or “burnout” when it comes to athletic endeavours?.  There are more and more kids who are even experiencing this phenomenon - a scary thought!  Working harder, faster and longer is almost certainly a recipe for disaster.  Working smarter which includes rest and recovery, on the other hand can keep bodies healthier and prevent breakdown.  

We found the following information helpful on how to incorporate recovery in any exercise routine:

This article explains why rest is crucial to recovery, using methods ranging from refueling properly, ice baths (brrr!), to getting enough rest.  http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/a/After-Exercise.htm

"Training breaks your body down. Recovery is what builds it back up stronger", David Ertl. David explains why recovery is so very important, particularly when it comes to cycling.
http://www.cyclesportcoaching.com/Files/RestRecovery.pdf

Compression socks aren’t just for diabetics with circulatory issues; they aid in recovery by preventing lactic acid buildup (what makes your muscles sore) and improving blood flow:
http://womensrunning.com/blog/muscle-compression-machines/

In the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, a study conducted on eccentric exercise (forcibly lengthening a muscle, as in lowering a dumbbell after doing a biceps curl) suggested that using compression garments may “alter the inflammatory response to damage and accelerate the repair processes inside of the muscle”.
http://www.jssm.org/vol5/n1/12/v5n1-12pdf.pdf


Here is what's being tweeted about:

Active.com ‏@active

Tweak your nutrition with this guide to help you recover faster and get back on the road: 

http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/Using_nutrition_to_reduce_post-exercise_muscle_soreness.htm?cmp=17-2-2617

Competitor Magazine ‏@RunCompetitor

Video: Sage Rountree explains how restorative yoga can help runners recover in between hard training sessions.http://ow.ly/bqCjL

Active.com ‏@active

Should you use icing as a recovery technique? Here's what you need to know: 

http://www.active.com/running/Articles/How-to-Ice-for-Optimal-Recovery.htm?cmp=17-2-2622

Written by Lindsay Eisenhart, a self-proclaimed Nutrition Geek.  You can find Lindsay balancing life as a mom of 3, manager of Pro-Activity's Fuel Good Cafe, and training for her third marathon (NYC '12)!