Injury Prevention and Recovery Techniques at Element Fitness
In this blog post, we will delve into essential injury prevention practices and recovery techniques tailored for Element Fitness members.
The best foods for recovery
Is there anything worse than waking up with sore muscles? You go hard on a new workout, feel great about yourself and then...not so great the next day. Sore muscles are not only painful but they can also slow your fitness momentum as you wait to recover. But make no mistake: Recovery is crucial.
6 Benefits of Sauna After Workout
There are many known benefits to working out, in general. When practised correctly, exercise can improve health, both mental and physical, as well as improve the overall quality of life. However, physical activity, especially regular workouts, puts stress on the body. It is important to practice post-workout recovery techniques that will allow your body to properly adjust to the changes it is experiencing. It is a good idea to take advantage of the amenities at a fitness club such as whirlpools or saunas. If you are looking for a Nunawading gym, Element Fitness Health Club provides a clean, spacious workout facility with a complimentary sauna. If you’re looking for the best post-workout recovery, there are few options better than sitting in the sauna. Check out these six benefits of a sauna after a workout.
5-Minute Finishers: How To Speed Up Progress
Repetition is key when it comes to improving any skill. You don’t get better by setting goals—you get better by doing. “The goal is just an event — something that you can’t totally control or predict. But reps are what make the event happen,” says James Clear, author of Transform Your Habits. Changing your body requires the same mindset. No matter the skill—torching body fat, improving flexibility, or increasing muscle size— you’re going to have to put in the repetitions. Lucky for us, this process can be accomplished by adding 5-minute workout finishers—simple workout circuits—to the end of your program. These finishers will add crucial skill exposure to your routine during the week, and dramatically shorten the path to your goals.
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The benefits of Myofascial release
Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique that has been embraced throughout the fitness industry. This effective and simple to do technique delivers positive, feel good results. Foam rollers have become easily accessible, either shared at the gym or found in almost any sporting goods aisle to bring home for a minimal investment. This makes it one of the "go-to" pieces of equipment for fitness professionals. Using the foam roller can deliver improvements in flexibility, muscle recovery, movement efficiency, inhibiting overactive muscles, and pain reduction with just minutes of application!