● Game Changers Recovery
nMagnesiumisanessential
mineral needed for energy
metabolism and maintenance of
muscle function. Studies show
that magnesium may help muscles
to recover after a tough workout,
as it’s an anti-inflammatory and
helps muscles to relax.
nSleepisyour key recovery
weapon. It’s great if you can get
eight hours’ a night, but the quality
of your sleep is just as important.
We move through several cycles
as we sleep and it’s when you’re
in your deep sleep that the crucial
growth hormones are released.nFormostathletes,the keyto
recovering well is never down
to one single factor – the bestat
recovery are those who frequently
get the little things right. Getinto
a good routine and a habit ofdaily
stretching, snack well between
meals and drink loads of water.nTakinga restdaydoesn’thaveto
meanspendingallofit inbed.You
cantryLISS.Low-intensitysteady
statecardio,exercisedoneata low
intensityfora longperiod,is a great
formofactiverecoverythatgets
thebloodflowing,butgivesyour
bodya restfromhardcoretraining.Bounce back faster
MAG FOR MUSCLE BED DOWN MAKE IT A HABIT LISS & TELL
OCTOBER 2019 MEN’S FITNESS 39COMPRESS TO
IMPRESSn Muscle compression
therapy increases blood
flow to muscles, helping
them recover faster.
You’ve seen compression
clothing, and many pro
athletes use high-tech
compression devices
that use pneumatic
pulses to target specific
areas. For regular Joes,
you might want to think
about graduating from
your old foam roller
to the Beartrap.
The Beartrap Pro
is the ultimate self-
treatment muscle
compression device,
so you can basically be
your own physio. With
12 mounting points and
limitless combinations,
the Beartrap can be
customised to your
specific needs and
made to fit any body
shape or area. With
both triggers and
rollers, you can target
small or large areas
of muscle, and using
its modular design,
leverage and hands-
free lock cords, you can
create more pressure
than a physio can while
you’re sitting on the
lounge watching Netflix.
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