Physical activity causes overall fatigue and muscle tiredness (lactic acid build-up, depletion of muscle glycogen). Effective recovery is essential to stay in peak shape.
Recovery tips
For effective recovery, stretch the muscles worked during exercise and hydrate thoroughly. There are two phases of recovery:
- Immediate recovery: straight after exercise. Begin with a cool-down or gentle physical activity to promote muscle flushing.
- Late recovery: beyond 2 hours. Keep hydrated throughout the day and eat a balanced diet rich in fruit, vegetables and vitamins.
A body massage with arnica, eucalyptus or peppermint oil will soothe hard-worked muscles, promoting blood flow to prevent inflammation, aches and soreness the next day.
Recovery advice
To support you, here are a few products you can use:- highly mineralised water,
- homeopathy to ease muscle soreness,
- aspirin to relieve severe muscle soreness,
- royal jelly for tone and vitality,
- arnica oil for muscle soreness,
- spirulina for endurance, energy and vitality.
Compression socks
To improve venous return and muscle oxygenation, CimAlp recommends wearing compression socks.
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Compression socks, dedicated CimAlp recovery[/caption]
To be worn:
- or in the evening after exertion, between 2 and 4 hours,
- either during exertion, on treks for instance. The sock provides excellent foot support.
For deeper recovery after a trail run, choose dedicated recovery compression socks that deliver double the compression level of standard models. Wear them during rest periods only.
By boosting blood flow and improving muscle oxygenation, you minimise cramps and calf pain. This noticeably reduces feelings of fatigue.
