| | June 20188in my opinionE ven though exercise is the re-quired stimulus to build strong muscles and fit body, physical activity breaks down the mus-cles, lower the enzymes, proteins and salts in the body which re-sults in short term muscle soreness. We often find people talking about how much they exercise, number of hours a day, how many days a week, etc. In fact, on spotting a very muscular person, the first thing most people imagine is 'How many hours does he spend in his workout?'But here is the thing, it's not just about how much you exercise, it is definitely important, it's however equally important to focus on muscle recovery for which you need to give your muscles some rest. As a matter of fact, the fast we recover, the more we can make out of the workout routine. Well, muscle fatigue and sore-ness is just a part of the process but in-stead of just dealing with this fatigue, it's better to spend some time of the workout on recovery of these muscle cells. Here are few things you need to consider for quick recovery after a good workout: Watch What You Eat:Muscle cells get damaged during an in-tense physical exercise session. The repair of these damages cells is what makes the muscles bigger and stronger. It's import-ant to ensure adequate intake of proteins, carbohydrates and fats to promote mus-cle recovery. While you will definitely see good results by increasing consump-tion of lean protein, carbohydrates act as the fuel for muscles and get you ready for pushing energy in the workout. It is advisable to consume most amounts of your carbohydrate requirements around the workout as it will ensure faster re-covery of muscles. Other than the above, vitamins and minerals play an important role in functioning of muscle cells. One should always consult a qualified nutri-tionist before getting on a customized meal plan. A HEALTHY ROUTINE FOR A HEALTHY LIVINGBy Rishabh Telang, Fitness Expert, Cure.fitEstablished in 2016 and headquartered in Bangalore, Cure fit offers both offline and digital experiences across fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing and takes a holistic approach towards a better health. Their native app brings all aspects of a healthy lifestyle on to a single platform.
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