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How to Rejuvenate Muscle Health

The world moves too fast for you to stand still. That’s why it’s important for you to keep your muscles and your joints healthy. Living a healthy lifestyle is the first step you should take to maximize your muscle recovery. Whether you’re an athlete who wants to operate at peak performance or you’re someone who needs help healing strains and sprains, we’re here to share some of the top things that can rejuvenate muscle health. 

Protein

high protein foods

It should come as no surprise that the foods you eat have a significant impact on your muscle health. Protein is one of the most important things to include in your diet. When you work out, the proteins in your muscle fibers become damaged. Eating a high-protein meal before and/or after your workout can help support muscle recovery. Protein shakes, eggs, chicken, greek yogurt, and beef are some of the best protein sources to incorporate into your diet. 

Sleep

Did you know that one of the best things to do to rejuvenate muscle health is sleep? Getting enough rest is vital to your body’s health. It allows your muscles time to recover from exercise. If you exercise more often than most, more sleep can be beneficial. Not getting enough sleep can also negatively affect muscle recovery by impairing the body’s inflammation reaction and the production of hormones that aid in muscle growth.   

Hydration

woman drinking water in the gym

It’s always important to stay hydrated! Dehydration can lead to numerous negative health effects, and it can also impair your muscles’ ability to repair themselves. If you’re an athlete or are highly active, it’s important to drink water before, during, and after exercising. We recommend following a hydration plan, setting a timer throughout the day to remind you to drink water, and eating foods high in water content, like watermelon. 

Active Recovery 

Have you heard of active recovery? An active recovery workout involves performing a low-intensity exercise after an intense workout. Some people refer to this as their “cooldown” before they leave the gym for the day. It tends to be more beneficial than inactivity following a workout because it keeps the blood flowing and can help muscles recover and rebuild. Common examples of active recovery workouts include walking, yoga, and swimming.

Stretching

man stretching his legs in the gym

Stretching is a simple way to rejuvenate muscle health. You don’t want to skip out on stretching after your workout, as it can help keep your muscles healthy and flexible. It also helps improve muscle tone by increasing the blood flow to your muscles and promoting lean muscle mass development. Other benefits of stretching include increased stamina, decreased risk of injuries, helping your joints move through their full range of motion, and more.

Cetilar®

We may be biased, but when the question of how to rejuvenate muscle health comes up, we can’t help but to talk about Cetilar®. After years of research, we perfected Cetilar®, a formulation containing Cetylated Fatty Acids (CFAs) dedicated to muscle and joint health. It can aid in your recovery after sports activities, as well as be used to help recover natural movement after sports activities. Many find it helpful for muscle sprains and strains, contusions, and joint inflammation. It’s your daily dose for athletic support! We have Cetilar® cream, Cetilar® Patch, Cetilar® Tape, and Cetilar® Oro.

Ready to rejuvenate muscle health? Learn more about Cetilar® today!