2 scientifically proven ways to recover. Massage in Saffron Walden.

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Here are some of the best ways to recover after hard exercise, so you can get straight back to training & stop complaining. If you are looking to recover in Saffron Walden, head to my massage clinic.

Invest in a good bed!

Sleep is more than just downtime, it’s when your body releases growth hormone, repairs muscles, reduces inflammation, and powers up your brain for sharper focus. Studies show athletes who get extra sleep boost speed, reaction time, and endurance, while cutting their risk of injury, making bedtime just as important as training time.

In a study of college basketball players, athletes who extended their sleep to about 10 hours a night ran faster timed sprints and increased shooting accuracy. Evidence that sleep isn’t just rest but a performance enhance.

Set a decent sleep schedule and invest in a decent bed, don't fall for the popular mattress ads like the Emma mattress. If you can, go to a good bed shop and test them all out and if your wallet allows it buy a decent one! It's worth it.

Start moving again!

Active recovery, like light cycling or easy jogging after intense exercise, has been shown to speed the removal of blood lactate and reduce muscle acidity compared with passive rest, helping athletes feel fresher for their next effort. For example, trained men who used active recovery between high‑intensity intervals had significantly lower blood lactate and performed better on a follow‑up Wingate power test than when they simply rested.

Studies in alpine skiers also showed that on‑hill active recovery lowered blood lactate levels and delayed fatigue between runs. Research across various sports suggests active recovery enhances circulation and may reduce soreness, making it one of the most effective recovery strategies documented in exercise science.