What You Must Do After Your Next Intense Workout
By Lexi Petronis Photo by gulgeevideotube Pre-workout, I’ve noticed there are certain things that work for me: a banana with peanut butter, plenty of water the night before (if I do it just before a class, I am way too…you know, sloshy), gentle stretching. But your post-workout ritual is just as important as your pre. Cycle House instructor Brandon Mills has these three very important post-intense workout must-dos that can help prevent soreness, fatigue, and dehydration. Related: 14 Seriously Cute Hairstyles for Curly Hair Stretch! You just spent 30 to 60 minutes working out—and now you have five minutes to focus on those well-worn muscles. “Focus on both static and dynamic stretches from head to toe, making sure to spend time on your hamstrings, quads, and glutes, seeing as they do most of the muscular work. But don’t forget about the core!” he says. Refuel! In other words: Eat something. “Fuel is what keeps you going and what gives you the ability to give it your al