Recovery!!

Recovery is probably one of the more ignored aspects of exercise. Recovery is everything when it comes down to strength training. Regardless of what workout program you choose to use to achieve your fitness goals, whether it is programs like P90X or Insanity seen on late night infomercials, recovery is a key element to achieving your goals. Recovery is attained only through rest and proper dieting. Some people are able to cut corners and speed up the process through the use of supplements. There is nothing wrong with the use of some supplements but the safest and most natural way to recovery is through traditional means like rest and proper eating as stated earlier.

Recovery allows the body to repair your muscles, rebuild and strengthen them. Without adequate rest it is possible for individuals to hinder growth as well as cause injury to their muscles also referred to as overtraining. The body is a machine, constantly adapting and growing. During rest periods is when the body is able to adapt to the strain of a workout and becomes more efficient. This can be compared to someone who has just started a new job. Initially, the worker experiences difficulty fulfilling their tasks but as they continue performing their duties they learn and the task becomes easier to accomplish each time. The recovery period is also when the body repairs any damaged tissue resulting from strenuous exercises. Furthermore, the body uses this to breakdown all supplements, energy stores and nutrients needed for growth and distribute them to your muscles. An individual’s energy stores are also refilled during this period.