“After training and playing a match we always warm-down and stretch together as a team, you then need to give your body a well-earned rest. By replenishing lost fluids and energy immediately after exercise my recovery time is much quicker and I soon feel ready to go again.” Leeds Rhinos forward Jamie Jones Buchanan. 

Why is it important to relax after exercise?
Rest and recovery are essential aspects of any fitness programme and are as important as the exercise itself. Adequate rest plays a key role in a bid to maintain optimum performance levels and should not be underestimated. Continuous exercise and training can actually weaken the body and not give the muscles time to rebuild and strengthen.

How do I recover quickly after exercise?

• Rest time - is one of the best healers for the body.
• Stretching- can help your muscles to recuperate after exercise.
• Cool down- bring your training regime to an end with a low intensity session that will help to avoid muscle stiffness.
• Eat and drink- your energy and hydration levels are depleted after exercise and replenishment is an essential part of the recovery process.