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5 Things You Should Do After Every Workout

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This is a sponsored post with BODYARMOR as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network.

I actually am one of those people who say that they enjoy workouts. Between lifting weights with a personal trainer or even just my favorite dance fitness classes I’m one of those regulars at my local gym. I’m not sure how my workout has become the hardest yet most rewarding part of my day but that’s exactly how I feel.

 

5 Things You Should Do After Every Workout

  1. Do A Proper Cool Down – Your muscles have to go form an active burning state to a recovery state. It’s important that you properly cool down this allows your body to cool down. Just a five minute cool down is effective.
  2. Stretch It Out – This year I’m working on my flexibility so I actually enjoy stretching. Stretching allows your muscles to again recover but it’s about balance you don’t want to stretch too much and strain something. Find balance within your stretches.
  3. Roll It Out – Roll out your muscles with a foam roller. This helps increase your flexibility and blood flow. It helps me prevent being super sore as well and feels wonderful after a harder weight lifting workout.
  4. Eat Something – Consuming protein after a workout is important. It not only provides your muscles with much needed energy but allows those muscles to heal faster.
  5. Rehydrate – The more you sweat the harder you’re working. It’s not only important for your overall health to stay well hydrated but it’s also an essential part of recovery when it comes to working out. You’ll feel better and see more benefits if you are properly hydrated. BODYARMOR is a premium, sports drink that provides a superior hydration. It is packed with electrolytes, coconut water and vitamins and is low in sodium and high in potassium. It’s the perfect after workout drink for recovery. 

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How do you cool down after a workout?

 

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Comments

  1. Dandi D says

    02/06/2018 at 4:04 am

    I really need to be more active and drink more water!

  2. Kristina Prewitt says

    02/05/2018 at 5:57 pm

    I definitely hydrate and eat a protein bar but I am horrible at cooling down and stretching out. I am always in such a hurry and I need to take the time to slow down and focus on leaving enough time to properly unwind after a workout.

  3. Katherine S says

    02/02/2018 at 6:18 am

    Roll it out…i havent heard of this. Ill have it try it.

  4. Starla says

    01/19/2018 at 8:29 pm

    This seems awesome. I have loved their drinks for a while, my favorite has been grape! I usually enjoy some cold BCAAs after my workout. It always seems to help!

  5. BRYAN E. says

    01/19/2018 at 7:57 pm

    I cool down from working out by drinking a liter of water and walking for about 10 minutes.

  6. Trisha McKee says

    01/19/2018 at 7:51 pm

    I do a slow walk and drink water. And then stretch.

  7. Kelsey Vinson says

    01/19/2018 at 7:28 pm

    Ice cold water

  8. Juanita May says

    01/19/2018 at 7:07 pm

    I take shower and drink a lot of water.

  9. Edye says

    01/19/2018 at 5:50 pm

    I drink extra water!

  10. Jerry Marquardt says

    01/19/2018 at 5:44 pm

    I cool down with a cool shower and plenty of water to drink.

  11. Joy Venters says

    01/19/2018 at 4:55 pm

    stretch and relax

  12. Kathy Green says

    01/19/2018 at 2:59 pm

    I lay on the cool floor until I can breath lol.

  13. Rosalee Jacklin says

    01/19/2018 at 2:59 pm

    After a good workout, I take a cool rag and roll it up & dangle it around my neck. And I take a ice cube and rub it on my forehead & arms. While drinking a gatorade or powerade. Sometimes I drink a bottle of luke warm water so I don’t get cramps from downing ice cold water while my body is super hot.

  14. Joni Chadwell says

    01/19/2018 at 2:48 pm

    Nothing special or professional I just walk around a bit and I do drink water. ( not too cold)

  15. Philip Lawrence says

    01/19/2018 at 2:29 pm

    I cool down from my workouts but sitting in the sauna followed by a cool shower.

  16. Lisa Vanhook says

    01/19/2018 at 2:27 pm

    Cool shower…

  17. Marianna says

    01/19/2018 at 2:19 pm

    With lots of cold water and a fan!

  18. Candie L says

    01/19/2018 at 1:56 pm

    I drink lots and lots of water. Thank you

  19. John H. says

    01/19/2018 at 1:09 pm

    I would say water.

  20. Lyndsey R. says

    01/19/2018 at 1:04 pm

    Typically I’m running on a treadmill so I slow down until I’m at walking speed and drink a bunch of Gatorade.

  21. Jennifer H. says

    01/19/2018 at 1:02 pm

    I drink lots and lots of water.

  22. Buddy Garrett says

    01/19/2018 at 11:52 am

    I don’t workout.

  23. Mary Gardner says

    01/19/2018 at 11:26 am

    I like to cool down with a quick shower and drinking lots of water after a workout.

  24. Mary Jacobowitz says

    01/19/2018 at 11:08 am

    I have lots of water and a cold wash cloth.

  25. jackie says

    01/19/2018 at 9:37 am

    Usually I do water. And have a fan near me. My husband drinks more of these as he is a powerlineman. Either way they are refreshing and be awesome for both of us

  26. Sarah Mathias says

    01/19/2018 at 9:33 am

    I tend to sit down, drink some water, and have some yogurt.

  27. Brandon Ralston says

    01/19/2018 at 9:22 am

    I cool down by drinking a glass of spring water.

  28. DanV says

    01/19/2018 at 9:08 am

    I cool down with water

  29. Sarah C says

    01/19/2018 at 9:00 am

    I drink lots of water and then go take a dip in my gym’s ppol!

  30. Peggy Rydzewski says

    01/19/2018 at 8:56 am

    I walk around slowly while taking deep breaths.

  31. Breanna Pollard says

    01/19/2018 at 7:39 am

    I DRINK LOTS OF WATER

  32. laura bernard says

    01/19/2018 at 7:02 am

    Wster right after!

  33. Robert Kuperberg says

    01/19/2018 at 6:53 am

    Stretching. Lots of stretching. I use a foam roller to really get the knots out

  34. Susan Christy says

    01/19/2018 at 6:46 am

    Collapse in front of a fan or air conditioner vent!!

  35. Denise Sachs says

    01/19/2018 at 6:18 am

    I cool down by drinking a lot of water.

  36. HS says

    01/19/2018 at 5:51 am

    I take shower and drink a lot of water.

  37. mami2jcn says

    01/19/2018 at 5:29 am

    I drink water and sit to do stretches.

  38. Kerry P says

    01/19/2018 at 3:09 am

    Usually with a cold drink I can cool down quickly. This time of the year, I just go outside to cool down!

  39. Eileen Boyce says

    01/19/2018 at 2:05 am

    I drink water.

  40. Donna Porter says

    01/19/2018 at 2:03 am

    I drink me some water and then take a long shower.

  41. Kayla Klontz says

    01/18/2018 at 11:26 pm

    I cool down by drinking water and taking a shower.

  42. Lisa says

    01/18/2018 at 9:51 pm

    I cool down with a shower.

  43. Janine Hwang says

    01/18/2018 at 9:50 pm

    I usually cool down with water!

  44. Michelle H. says

    01/18/2018 at 7:28 pm

    I drink lots of water and take a shower.

  45. Carla Pullum says

    01/18/2018 at 7:25 pm

    Stretch and water!

  46. Julieh says

    01/18/2018 at 5:27 pm

    I cool down with water usually.

  47. Seyma Shabbir says

    01/18/2018 at 5:05 pm

    I usually do a cool down walk and make sure to rehydrate very well.

  48. Amanda Whitley says

    01/18/2018 at 4:47 pm

    i cool down after workouts by stepping outside and having a cold drink

  49. Robin says

    01/18/2018 at 3:46 pm

    I like to drink cold water after working out.

  50. Amy Deeter says

    01/18/2018 at 2:57 pm

    I take a shower and drink Gatorade and/or water

  51. jennifer cervantes says

    01/18/2018 at 2:24 pm

    I drink some water and stretch.

  52. kim keithline says

    01/18/2018 at 1:18 pm

    I usually walk slow on the treadmill and hydrate

  53. allison says

    01/18/2018 at 1:02 pm

    I walk the neighborhood! Thanks so much for the chances to win.

  54. Louis Davila says

    01/18/2018 at 10:31 am

    I cool down by doing 1 set of stretches, and walk as I drink water

  55. Paula Michele Hafner says

    01/18/2018 at 10:09 am

    I usually drink water and walk or drink water then take a warm shower.

  56. Jae Park says

    01/18/2018 at 9:36 am

    I cool down by doing 1 set of stretches, and walk as I drink water. Thanks!

  57. Ed says

    01/18/2018 at 8:15 am

    Breathing and cold H20!

  58. Kim H says

    01/18/2018 at 2:43 am

    I walk and drink cold water

  59. Lisa Romine says

    01/17/2018 at 6:28 pm

    Since my back injury, my workouts are only low impact, so I walk slowly to cool down.

  60. Brenda Elsner says

    01/17/2018 at 3:43 pm

    I USUALLY WALK AND DRINK WATER.

  61. Kyl Neusch says

    01/16/2018 at 7:26 pm

    Walking is the main thing.

  62. latoya says

    01/16/2018 at 6:55 pm

    I love ice cold water after a workout.

  63. Yona Williams says

    01/16/2018 at 6:37 pm

    I usually walk around or drink lots of water as part of my cool down.

  64. Pat says

    01/16/2018 at 6:25 pm

    I stretch and drink water.

  65. Erica B. says

    01/16/2018 at 6:09 pm

    Walking is the main thing.

  66. Stephanie Larison says

    01/16/2018 at 3:35 pm

    I drink lots of water to make sure my body hasn’t lost too much.

  67. susan smoaks says

    01/16/2018 at 11:46 am

    to cool down after a workout i drink lots of water and just relax.

  68. Amity J says

    01/16/2018 at 11:29 am

    Water and walking

  69. Virginia says

    01/16/2018 at 11:20 am

    I walk slowly and drink water.

  70. Aleksandra Nearing says

    01/16/2018 at 10:51 am

    I take some time to stretch and drink water.

  71. Lisa V. says

    01/16/2018 at 1:57 am

    I drink water and take a few minutes to breath.

  72. Mark Marville says

    01/15/2018 at 8:19 pm

    I drink a ice cold sports drink!

  73. Janice Cooper says

    01/15/2018 at 12:32 pm

    I do stretching exercises and drink cold water

  74. Lisasays says

    01/15/2018 at 8:57 am

    Water and stretching

  75. Holli Joren says

    01/15/2018 at 8:53 am

    I cool down by drinking water.

  76. Rebecca C says

    01/15/2018 at 8:38 am

    I drink water, sometimes a cold protein shake, and walk. Then I try to remember to take a few minutes to stretch or use my foam roller!

  77. Stephanie Liske says

    01/14/2018 at 9:51 pm

    I drink water and breathe.

  78. Leela says

    01/14/2018 at 5:18 pm

    I have some water and a snack.

  79. Jane McGregor says

    01/14/2018 at 5:15 pm

    I take a cool shower!

  80. Chrissy says

    01/14/2018 at 3:53 pm

    I usually stretch and try to eat something with protein to help my muscles recover!

  81. barbg says

    01/14/2018 at 1:52 pm

    I do not do workouts. I do daily walks of 30 to 45 minutes but I never need to cool down from those. I am glad this card is for Kroger that is where we always shop.

  82. natasha Lamoreux says

    01/14/2018 at 5:22 am

    I cool down by drinking lots of water and taking a cool shower.

  83. Edwin says

    01/13/2018 at 7:00 pm

    I cool down by stetching and drinking cold chocolate protein shake.

  84. brittany steuart says

    01/13/2018 at 5:49 pm

    I drink a lot of water while working out.

  85. elizabeth miller says

    01/13/2018 at 5:10 pm

    I tend to cool down on the way home with water or gatroade or powerade.

  86. Becca says

    01/13/2018 at 4:56 pm

    At my yoga studio, they actually give us cold wet washcloths with essential oils on them to help cool down after class. I love it!

  87. Alexandra Y says

    01/13/2018 at 12:05 pm

    I drink water and walk.

  88. cyndi br says

    01/13/2018 at 10:22 am

    I cool down with my protein drink and snacks

  89. Mary Somerville says

    01/13/2018 at 9:33 am

    I have a drink and a shower.

  90. Charlene S. says

    01/12/2018 at 11:39 am

    I do stretches and drink vitamin water.

  91. Julia Baxter says

    01/12/2018 at 10:23 am

    I cool down with a slow walk.

  92. Fredrick Pauly says

    01/12/2018 at 5:51 am

    Get in the shower

  93. Azeem Isaahaque says

    01/11/2018 at 6:14 pm

    I Cool down with lots of water

  94. heather s says

    01/11/2018 at 6:01 pm

    I drink water and do stretches

  95. Deb says

    01/11/2018 at 5:10 pm

    I usually walk while drinking water.

  96. Natalie says

    01/11/2018 at 12:42 pm

    I usually stretch and walk a little bit to cool down.

  97. Amanda L. says

    01/11/2018 at 12:38 pm

    I cool down by resting and drinking water.

  98. Stephen Tenyak says

    01/11/2018 at 12:15 pm

    Drink Plenty of fluids

  99. Ashley C says

    01/11/2018 at 12:03 pm

    I like to stretch and do some walking

  100. David Basile says

    01/11/2018 at 9:19 am

    Hydrate and walk it off

  101. Karley Moore says

    01/11/2018 at 9:15 am

    I cool down with some stretches and a shower. Thanks for the giveaway!

  102. Jeremy McLaughlin says

    01/11/2018 at 8:45 am

    Drinking a lot of cold water.

  103. Mary Cloud says

    01/11/2018 at 8:13 am

    With a nice glass of ice cold water

  104. Monique Rizzo says

    01/11/2018 at 7:51 am

    I drink a glass of ice water and sit in front of a fan.

  105. Debbi Wellenstein says

    01/11/2018 at 6:53 am

    I cool down by walking slowly and drinking lots of water!

  106. Elle says

    01/11/2018 at 6:41 am

    I usually cool down with stretches and a cold protein drink.

  107. evelyn says

    01/11/2018 at 6:14 am

    Water and a shower

  108. kathy Persons says

    01/11/2018 at 5:58 am

    Stretches and water

  109. April says

    01/11/2018 at 5:29 am

    I usually hydrate with lots of water!

  110. Tari Lawson says

    01/11/2018 at 4:21 am

    I grab a water drink and walk for a bit.

  111. Cynthia C says

    01/11/2018 at 4:08 am

    I relax with a cool glass of water.

  112. Kimmy Ripley says

    01/11/2018 at 3:20 am

    Lots of water or vitamin water.

  113. Adrienne Gordon says

    01/11/2018 at 2:56 am

    I have water.

  114. Michele says

    01/10/2018 at 11:13 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. I love to drink iced water and take a cool shower after a good workout.

  115. frank says

    01/10/2018 at 10:52 pm

    some stretching.thank you.

  116. Cheryl says

    01/10/2018 at 10:17 pm

    I cool down from workouts with walking and backward warm ups.

  117. Anne Higgins says

    01/10/2018 at 8:44 pm

    Lots of water and a blowing air conditioner during the ride home – off to a cold shower!

  118. Francine Anchondo says

    01/10/2018 at 8:00 pm

    I drink water to cool after a workout.

  119. Sarah L says

    01/10/2018 at 7:46 pm

    I work out in the pool and cool down with slow stretches and some floating. I want to try using a foam roller.
    Thanks for the contest.

  120. Darlene Carbajal says

    01/10/2018 at 6:40 pm

    I drink water and do cool down exercises.

  121. Shelly I says

    01/10/2018 at 6:14 pm

    I cool down by stretching, re-hydrating, and sometimes laying down on my back from exhaustion!

  122. Amber says

    01/10/2018 at 5:57 pm

    Drink water like crazy! But would love to try this water drink!

  123. Linda G. says

    01/10/2018 at 5:26 pm

    I do stretches and drink water to cool down

  124. Aaron says

    01/10/2018 at 4:51 pm

    I cool down from my workouts with a nap!

  125. Ken C says

    01/10/2018 at 4:48 pm

    Nice walk while hydrating, love the body armour drink.

  126. angie says

    01/10/2018 at 4:39 pm

    I drink some water and do some stretches.

  127. paige chandler says

    01/10/2018 at 4:26 pm

    Water, water and more water

  128. Suzanne says

    01/10/2018 at 4:14 pm

    I stretch and typically drink plenty of water.

  129. Ellie Wright says

    01/10/2018 at 3:03 pm

    Lots of water and a shower.

  130. maria s says

    01/10/2018 at 2:52 pm

    I ususally have a huge glass of ice water or a water bottle and rest for a little bit!

  131. Susan Smith says

    01/10/2018 at 2:40 pm

    I take a shower and drink water.

  132. Sandy Klocinski says

    01/10/2018 at 2:40 pm

    After a run, I slow down my stride and walk for three to five minutes (or longer if it was an exceptionally intense effort). After lifting, I do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges or yoga poses.

  133. Jaque Richards says

    01/10/2018 at 2:25 pm

    Obviously, lots of water to re=hydrate and gradual wind down stretches. 🙂 Thank you.

  134. Anonymous says

    01/10/2018 at 2:18 pm

    I cool down with a towel and water. I like to walk it off as well. Thank you

  135. Penny Knowlton says

    01/10/2018 at 1:55 pm

    My preferred workout is power walking so I just slow it down for a few laps around the neighborhood park to cool down.

  136. Kristen says

    01/09/2018 at 11:20 pm

    I have a shower and some plain water.

  137. Jessica To says

    01/09/2018 at 5:45 pm

    I wipe down with a towel and drink some cold water.

  138. Lauren says

    01/09/2018 at 5:28 pm

    I usually drink water.

  139. shelly peterson says

    01/09/2018 at 5:13 pm

    I like to drink some water and have a good healthy protein sack afterwards.

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