Last week (September 17th) was National Dance and Gymnastics Day, so we figured we'd caters to our dancers and cover some very important tips for muscle recovery after a physically taxing dance rehearsal or lesson.
While a lot of these tips aid any kind of recovery, we've included specifically helpful information for dancing and the muscles engaged for this sport.
Don't Skip the Cooldown
As tempting as it may be to want to wrap up the workout and get on with your day, cooling down is vital to preventing next day soreness, or at least minimizing it. By taking the extra five minutes to wind down your muscles and stretch, you prevent future injuries by easing the body into recovery.
Cryotherapy/Thermotherapy
A classic component of RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) is icing the sore muscle or trying an ice bath, but less talked about is the winning combo of ice and heat therapy for dancers. While ice works best the day of, for the chronic pain or the soreness that hangs around 2 or more days, heat pads and hot baths work best.
Elevate
Your legs that is. Along with foam rolling, this will relieve alot of pressure from dancers' lower body and improve blood circulation, which is vital for recovery.
Prioritize Sleep
At the end of the day, sleep is still one of the most important aspects of recovery. Even just missing 2 hours of sleep can have a huge impact on how quickly you can be ready for your next workout.
and as always...
Happy Healing!
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