We must always keep in mind that physical training does not end as soon as we stop running or when our sequence of exercises at the gym ends.
And, because they don’t know this, many people end up adopting habits that can harm the results obtained during physical activity.
Find out now what you should never do after physical exercise.
1- Don’t take a shower
When we finish doing our physical activities, it’s normal to want to take a shower, right?
What you may not know is that, in addition to being hygienic, taking a good shower after physical exercise, brings benefits to the body.
Understand…
A good shower after a series of exercises improves blood circulation, strengthens the skin and stimulates lipolysis (a term that refers to the burning of fat by the body, which mainly occurs after physical exercise).
But, here’s a tip, the bath needs to be cold.
This is because, when body temperature drops, our metabolism accelerates in an attempt to increase body temperature, favoring fat burning.
2- Lie on the sofa
Recent studies show that, even if you have a heavy daily exercise routine, this does not negate the negative consequences caused by the habit of sitting for a long time.
And worse…
After intense physical exercise, lying on the couch becomes an even more problematic practice.
It is extremely harmful to the body, such a quick transition, going from intense activities to total inactivity.
The body should gradually slow down.
So the tip is, keep exercise to a minimum, for a certain period of time, until the body slows down.
3- Not hydrating
We must maintain our hydration before, during and after physical exercise.
Even if you don’t hydrate during training, it is extremely important to do so at the end.
Oh! drink water or isotonic drinks.
And, here’s a tip, don’t confuse isotonic drinks with energy drinks.
Energy drinks act by stimulating the body and will not help you relax after intense exercise.
4- Do not eat
In addition to hydration, nutrition is essential after intense physical exercise.
We need to replenish fat stores to return the energy lost during training to the body.
The ideal is to eat fast-absorbing proteins, such as tuna and soy.
And, carbohydrates like rice, pasta and cereals.
Of course, everything without exaggeration!
5- Smoking
It seems like a lie, but there are still many people who smoke after exercising.
What they may not know is that, in addition to the practice itself already causing countless harm to the body, after physical exercise its negative effects are enhanced.
This happens because the airways are clearer and, as a result, all the toxins present in tobacco enter the lungs more easily.
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