Post-Training Inflammation

As someone with chronic pain, if I go too hard in the gym for sequential days, I tend to have inflammation. This manifests for me as joint pain, fatigue and stomach pain/bloating.

To combat this, I consistently:

-      Take 1 day off from the gym after 3-4 days on. This enables my body to fully rest before continuing with my scheduled workouts.

-      Take lengthy breaks between heavier lifts. I don’t time my breaks and instead pay attention to what my body needs on any given day.

-      Drink plenty of water and tea.

-      Add cinnamon or turmeric to my post-workout protein shakes or my tea. These both help me with my inflammation.

-      Pay attention to when I am not sleeping well, feeling hungry, or am sore for an abnormal amount of time. This could be a sign I am overtraining and that I need an extra break day or two.

These items work for me but there are many other routines you can add to your day that have helped other people with their inflammation. Remember that every body is different; just because something works for other people doesn’t mean it will work for your body.

What’s something that works for you?