Is Recovery at SweatHouz the Missing Link to Your Marathon Training?
Recovery is multi-faceted and includes sleeping well and staying hydrated, in addition to recovery modalities like the cold plunge and Hyperice technology. Read more to learn four reasons why SweatHouz may be the missing piece of your marathon training program.
01. Improve your Sleep
02. Stay Hydrated
Prioritizing hydration throughout your marathon training program helps moderate cardiovascular strain and perceived effort, maintains mental sharpness and reaction time, and is critical for muscle recovery. Maximize your recovery by continuing to rehydrate from infrared sauna and training sessions, replacing both fluids and electrolytes lost through sweat.
As a rule of thumb, the National Athletic Training Association recommends drinking 17-20 ounces of water two to three hours before a training session, and 7-10 ounces 20 minutes before you begin. They also recommend drinking 6-12 ounces every 15 minutes during the training itself. Drink LMNT is our preferred hydration partner, and we encourage you to stop by our front desk and try a rehydration packet for yourself.
03. Make Muscle + Mind Recovery More Efficient
A recent meta-analysis, or study of studies, found that cold therapy helped reduce feelings of muscle soreness more than passive rest days. Cold plunging helps reduce inflammation and muscle soreness, aiding in the post-workout recovery process.
Additionally, cold plunges may enhance circulation, facilitating the removal of metabolic waste products from your muscles. We recommend booking a 15-minute cold plunge appointment at SweatHouz after your long training runs to help invigorate your mind, while optimizing your recovery and enhancing your performance.
04. Get the ‘Fresh Legs, Faster’ Feeling with Normatec 3.0
If you’re looking for a ‘fresh legs, faster’ feeling after a long run, book time in our Recovery Room by Hyperice and treat yourself to a 15-minute Normatec 3.0 session. The Normatec is a pneumatic compression device, which uses dynamic air compression technology to help you recover faster, improve training outcomes, and maximize performance.