The 4 Worst Things to do After Working Out

Too many people worry about the “work out,” and not enough about the recovery. To maximize your time in the gym, you need to recover properly. To do so you need to understand the mistakes people are making after their workout so that you aren’t making the same mistakes.

To help you, we have prepared the 4 worst things to do after working out.

Post-Workout Mistake #1: Drink Alcohol

Drinking alcohol immediately after a workout slows your muscles recovery, dehydrates your body and ups your risk of blood clots.

We have found it is best to drink water for at least 30 minutes afterwards and then you can hit the bars for “A” drink.

C’mon you can wait, we have faith in you!

Post-Workout Mistake #2: Stay in Your Sweaty Clothes

Get our of your salty and sweaty gear.

Even if you didn’t sweat that much, especially in the winter, it could give you a deep chill that is hard to recover from.

Whether you can shower or not right away, change your clothes, socks and shoes to keep your muscles warm and loose.

Post-Workout Mistake #3: Become A Couch Potato

You might feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger during your two-hour gym session.

But don’t melt into your coach like Ben Stiller’s character in Dodgeball.

Light activities, like stretching or walking the dog, are great recovery tools for you because it keeps your blood moving and aids your recovery process by repairing and refueling your body.

Post-Workout Mistake #4: Not Taking PureRecovery Before and After Your Workout

PureRecovery by Hyten Global is a natural curcumin-based product that protects your muscles and joints. It inhibits proteins in your body that are known to cause inflammation along with powerful antioxidant properties.

Related: 10 Proven Health Benefits of Curcumin

By planning ahead and taking PureRecovery by Hyten Global before your work out, you allow the ingredients to saturate in your body. That means a faster recovery for you, and less post-workout muscle soreness.

Then you won’t be inclined to be a couch potato due to your tight muscles.

And you won’t make rest days a habit!