+R&R
Rest & Recovery
“Rest” does not mean sit and do nothing. Continuous, fluid, pain-free movement is the key to longevity in our tissues! Switch up what you choose to do every so often. If you are unfamiliar with certain movements, do not hesitate to ask for a demonstration or for more information. It is important to correctly perform these movements to get as much out of these recovery days as possible. Enjoy!
Move
Practice yoga
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Ride a bike
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Practice pilates
Swim
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Dance
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Walk or run
+ R&R Options
Stretch
Complete a Movement Vault video. [Use code FITHAPPYHOUR for a 14 day free trial!]
Follow along the Stretch to Win™ “Core Four” video.
Pick (2) Stretch to Win™ “Great Eight” videos and follow along: Glute complex, Quadratus lumborum, Hip flexors, Latissimus dorsi, Rotator cuff, Pectoralis minor, Levator scapulae, Rhomboids.
Foam roll or perform self-myofascial release (with lacrosse ball) in four problem areas. For more information on foam rolling and effects on the tissues, check out this blog post from Anatomy Trains: Foam Rolling and Self-Myofascial Release.
Focus
Practice meditation.
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Sweat it out in the sauna.
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Practice relaxed breathing during cryotherapy.
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Focus on diaphragmatic breathing for 5-10 minutes. Repeat for a total of three times. For information and tips on how to start, check out this Cleveland Clinic article on diaphragmatic breathing.
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Focus on yourself! Get worked on by a STW™ Fascial Stretch Therapist or get a massage.