Whether you are looking to become the next champion of the world, learn how to defend yourself, or get in better shape, your martial arts training is going to play a significant role in reaching your goals. One of the often overlooked areas of training is recovery. Recovery can make a big difference in how quickly you’re able to achieve your goals. Sometimes one of the best ways to be successful is to take time to rest.
Recovery is a huge part of martial arts training and is just as important as the workouts themselves. Taking steps to maximize your recovery is critical to your martial arts practice. It can prevent future injury and get your ready for your next class or workout.
Here are a few recovery techniques to help you get the most out of your training:
1. Stretch and Foam Roll
Stretching is a great way to improve your flexibility and relieve tension in the muscles and joints. Some practitioners practice yoga to help with recovery, flexibility, and mobility. Stretching and foam rolling go well together. Using a foam roller helps you to roll out all the small knots that form over time in your muscles and connective tissue.
2. Prioritize Sleep
One of the easiest ways to recover correctly is to get a good amount of sleep; anything less than six hours is not enough. Sleep helps your body recover from not only the stress you get from training, but you also recover from any daily stress you’re experiencing.
3. Take Rest Days
Sometimes the hardest days in a training program are the rest days. It’s easy to think you’ll wind up falling behind if you back off even for one day, but remember your body needs that time to recharge. Taking a day off from training is are vital to building up your body and preventing injury.
At Classic Fight Team in Fountain Valley, we help you build resilience, self-discipline, and confidence through quality training and recovery. If you’re interested in learning more about the programs and classes we have to offer, contact us today.
