Life Time's Experience Life offers
easy-to-implement solutions for evening workouts
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Dec. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exercise and rest go
hand-in-hand, but those who exercise in the evenings may struggle
to quiet their bodies and minds and prepare for sleep. To help
promote the importance of both exercise and proper rest,
Experience Life magazine, the award-winning publication of
Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy way of life
company, shares the following tips for transitioning to rest after
working out in the evenings.
"Rest plays an essential role in overall health, especially
during the busy holiday season," says Samantha McKinney, RD, Life Time trainer,
dietician and national program manager for nutrition and
metabolism. "By creating a post-workout routine that protects your
sleep, you support not only your body's ability to rest and
recharge but also the impact of your workouts."
Try the following tips to wind down after evening movement.
- Cool down properly: Spend the first five minutes
postworkout bringing your heart rate down with low-intensity
cardio. Follow this with long-hold static stretching and foam
rolling to aid muscle recovery and relaxation. Conclude cooldown
with several slow, deep breaths to help quiet body and mind after a
workout.
- Hydrate continuously: Hydration is key to recovery for
any workout. Continue to drink water and hydrate with electrolytes
after exercising to replenish fluids lost through sweat. Proper
hydration supports muscle function and helps prevent cramping and
stiffness.
- Prefuel and refuel: Eating the right foods before and
after your workout can significantly impact your recovery. Prepare
for workouts with a balanced meal or snack that includes
carbohydrates and protein. Postworkout, refuel with protein to help
restore energy levels and repair muscles; consider a protein
supplement, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese with vegetables.
- Supplement for sleep: Support your body's natural
ability to rest with supplements that can aid in relaxation and
sleep quality. Consider supplementing magnesium or melatonin to
support muscle and nerve function and signal to the body that it is
time to rest.
- Take a cool shower: A cool shower can help lower your
body temperature and signal to your body that it's time to wind
down. This can be particularly effective after an intense workout
and serve as a transitional time between waking and sleeping.
- Turn down the lights: Creating a calm environment is
essential for winding down. Dim the lights in your home to tell
your body that it's time to prepare for sleep. Consider reducing
exposure to bright lights and screens at least one hour before
bedtime to help regulate your circadian rhythm.
To further rest and recovery, Life Time's provides its LTH line
of high-quality and independently tested supplements and wellness
products, including LTH Relax to promote mental relaxation, and LTH
Chill Magnesium, to support metabolism, performance and
recovery.
For more information on rest, check out the November/December
edition of Experience Life. For more information about Life Time,
visit www.lifetime.life or follow on social media at Facebook,
Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people
to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 175
athletic country clubs across the United
States and Canada. The
health and wellness pioneer also delivers a range of healthy way of
life programs and information, and the best curated products and
LTH nutritional supplements via its complimentary Life Time Digital
app. The Company's healthy living, healthy aging, healthy
entertainment communities and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+
years old and is supported by a team of more than 41,000 dedicated
professionals. In addition to delivering the best programs and
experiences through its clubs, Life Time owns and produces nearly
30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country.
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