Deep Dive
You can do lunges all day and spin classes all night, but if you aren’t aiding in muscle recovery you aren’t doing your body any favors. Besides staying hydrated (really hydrated), eating a balanced diet (focus on protein pre- and post-workout), getting adequate rest (8 hours is best), and avoiding alcohol and tobacco (no thanks), your muscles will greatly benefit from massage therapy (specifically percussion massage).
While we welcome throwing on some John Bonham or Mickey Heart, we aren’t talking drums today. We are talking about this Deep Tissue Percussion Massager. The short, rapid, highly concentrated pulses delivered to the muscles aid in growth and repair, and can improve muscle tone, relieve tightness, and reduce pain. This tool might look a little intimidating if you’ve never tried one before, but just ask a few fitness-savvy friends and you’ll find someone who will gush about how amazing they are, and how great you’ll feel after using one. Just don’t tell your friend how much less you paid for this one, or they’ll feel bad again. Be sure to take your recovery even deeper and pair your percussion massage with a post-workout protein drink—we have Vega powder on bonus today!