Golden no-no's post training

BossArky · 11-09-2009 9:23am #1

This morning I read the following list of golden no-no's post training:

binge drinking (obviously)
hot bath (ice bath is better)
deep tissue muscle massage within 24 hours ()

Why is the last one frowned upon?

amazingemmet · 11-09-2009 10:11am

As it can increase the amount of micro trauma in the muscle thus increasing doms. That said me and my gf massage each other loads after training and I haven't noticed any bad effects

Transform · 11-09-2009 10:48am

agreed - a deep tissue massage might be too much but a light massage or foam rolling would be helpful always

j@utis · 11-09-2009 12:10pm

so going for sauna after workout is also a no-no?

Khannie · 11-09-2009 1:19pm

I'd say it's probably not optimal, but I wouldn't be concerned about it myself.

sunnyjim · 11-09-2009 1:50pm

BossArky wrote: »

This morning I read the following list of golden no-no's post training:
binge drinking (obviously)

Dehydration aside, for what other reasons is drinking heavily after training not recommended?

Frank Bullitt · 11-09-2009 1:56pm

Post training i generally do a sauna followed by a plunge pool,feels great and to me it decreases stiffness after training.

daveywavey08 · 11-09-2009 1:58pm

Raises estrogen levels, lowers testosterone levels, increases lactic acid buildup and recovery time I think and some other schtuff apparently reducing the opportunity for muscle growth.
It has DEFINITELY had adverse affects on my growth over the years. I'd be a hella lot bigger if I didn't drink. But you have to have fun too, I sure as hell ain't no IFBB Pro.

the_syco · 11-09-2009 2:16pm

hot bath (ice bath is better)

I'll take it that also means a hot shower? Usually go for a coldish one, but sometimes go for a nice hot shower...

BrianD3 · 11-09-2009 2:23pm

If I drink say, one hour, after training, I will get drunk on a *tiny* quantity of alcohol. Some would see this as a good thing

I believe it shows how training and drink don't mix. If you are training a few days a week, there is probably no good time to be binging on alcohol as you'll be affecting performance and/or recovery to some extent. Luckily, I don't particularly enjoy drinking. I'd rather be deadlifting.

Hot baths - I often have them after training and don't regard them as a "no-no" but if they've been proven to affect recovery then I won't argue with that.

sunnyjim · 11-09-2009 8:07pm

daveywavey08 wrote: »

Raises estrogen levels, lowers testosterone levels, increases lactic acid buildup and recovery time I think and some other schtuff apparently reducing the opportunity for muscle growth.

Cool, didn't quite know that. You gotta have fun though!

12-09-2009 10:43pm

amazingemmet wrote: »

As it can increase the amount of micro trauma in the muscle thus increasing doms. That said me and my gf massage each other loads after training and I haven't noticed any bad effects

Wonder if it has anything to do with the post massage rubdown :pac:

emergingstar · 13-09-2009 11:21am

i love the sauna after trainin so this is bad foe me?

Hawk Wing · 13-09-2009 1:19pm

I love the sauna and a few cold showers after lifting, feel great after it

amacachi · 13-09-2009 1:28pm

BrianD3 wrote: »

If I drink say, one hour, after training, I will get drunk on a *tiny* quantity of alcohol. Some would see this as a good thing I believe it shows how training and drink don't mix. If you are training a few days a week, there is probably no good time to be binging on alcohol as you'll be affecting performance and/or recovery to some extent. Luckily, I don't particularly enjoy drinking. I'd rather be deadlifting.

Aye, coupla pints after a good bit of exertion is brilliant. It may hamper progress but it's cheap. :P

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