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3 Ways To Hydro-Recover That Don’t Require A Tub!

December 19, 2019

Scrub-a-dub-dub …. you have no … tub?

It’s a luxury you probably didn’t know actually was a luxury.

Dorm-residing college students….

Modern apartment owners…..

and….

the unfortunate (unless it is your preference) tubless homeowner, all understand that without a tub residing in your home. Tubs can be few and far in-between.

So if you’re looking for ways to hydro-recover and save some time, let’s hit the showers and learn about three of my favorite ways to Hydro-recover.

Keep reading for 3 ways to hydro-recover that don’t require a tub!

Number 1: Shower Contrasting

Contrasting is by far my favorite hydro-recovery shower technique. It not only helps increase blood flow to your vital organs and muscles, but it also helps eliminate toxins and boost your immune system. The warm water widens your blood vessels. Allowing more blood to flow to your muscles and tissues. While the cold water tightens the blood vessels and restricts blood flow. That oscillation reduces inflammation and reduces soreness.

1. Hot-water for 3 minutes

2. Cold-water for 1 minute

3. Repeat 4 times

4. ALWAYS finish on cold

Number 2: Shower + Roll

This technique is something that was given to me as advice. It ended up as another all-time favorite way to recover.

What you do is, take a hot (AS HOT AS POSSIBLE) shower and warm those limbs and muscles up. Once the shower is complete, quickly dry off put on some comfy clothing.

All you have to do next is – Roll and stretch like usual.

This allows your muscles to relax and give you a greater range of motion while rolling and stretching.

Number 3: Hot Shower Yoga

Silly as it sounds, stretching while you are in the shower can also be a great way to get some deep stretches. Sometimes it can be hard to remember to stretch and roll after a hard work out. It is usually not the first thing you think about when you are dying on the ground from a kick-butt session. So in order to combat the inevitable slip of the mind. So, Why not get it all done while you are showering! All you have to do is stand in a warm/hot shower. Here are some quick stretches you can do in the shower to increase range of motion and flexibility while also recovering those sore muscles!

1. Flatback stretch

– Place two hands on the shower wall and lean over. you should feel the stretch in your back, glutes, and upper hamstrings

2. Clasp neck stretch

– Place your hands behind your head and stretch your neck in different directions

3. Forward fold

4. Quad stretch

5. Calf stretch

If you have any more no-tub-required hydro-recovery Favs… comment them down below!

If you tried any of these hacks out let me know on Instagram @domoniquepanton_

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