On my quest to muscle recovery, I constantly look for the best ways to speed up this period of intense soreness. People who know me are aware that I prefer to avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medications including Ibuprofen. One of the most efficient natural solutions are tart cherries. As mentioned in one of my previous […]
As part of my 5 steps to speed up my recovery after a good workout, I like to make a good smoothie. One of my favorite contains superfoods such as ginger, turmeric and mango for those anti-inflammatory properties. This recipe is vegan, high protein, gluten free and naturally sweetened. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of frozen […]
Regular physical activity is important as it pushes us to take control of our health. Here are 10 ways to celebrate this special day: Try a new sport or a new fitness routine Eat superfoods such as broccoli, apples, parsnips, pears, rutabaga, cauliflower, squash, pomegranates… Take a nap (even 15 minutes helps reenergize) and or […]
As we all know, exercising creates stress on our body, increasing the production of free radicals. “These are charged atomic particles that bounce around your system causing little sparks of damage. Getting in antioxidants, either from food sources or supplements, helps neutralize these micro terrorists”, Oxygen Magazine.1 A study in Nutrition Journal showed that consuming […]
Many of us experience soreness and muscle fatigue after a good workout. What hurts is the microscopic damage to our muscle fibers. In order to accelerate the repairs, the body generates inflammation. It’s called the recovery period which starts approximately 2 hours after the workout and normally ends after 48 hours. We can help accelerate […]
Workout can be quite exhausting. Simple snacks can help you stay strong. We may be as fit as we want: jump high, lift weights or run our best time. Whatever our sport is, it remains important to help our body perform at its peak. When we want our workout to provide maximum benefit and we […]
