Balance training and recovery: Tips from Fressi
In January, many people are thinking about making a lifestyle change, which often includes changing their exercise habits. However, unrealistic goals can sap motivation and your body can be completely exhausted after just a few weeks. We asked Fressi Syke's service manager and physiotherapist Sanni Nevalainen how to strike a balance between training and recovery so that instead of a momentary high, you build a long-term routine out of well-being.
Hi Sanni!
How should you start exercising so that exercise becomes an everyday habit and doesn't just remain an early-year excitement?
Absolutely in moderation! It's worth setting realistic goals so that they are possible to achieve. A good goal could be, for example, to go to the gym twice a week and do what your energy levels allow at that moment and what feels good. It can also be enough to go to the gym, do an initial warm-up and listen to what your body needs at that moment. It often happens that when the body warms up, the workout is done.
What are the most common stumbling blocks when starting out in the excitement of the new year?
We often set unrealistic goals. We might think that we will work out every day, or we might just focus on losing weight or hitting a certain number. This may not necessarily take into account what is realistic, what our body can handle, and what supports our overall well-being. This can lead to us going from a pit to a well. When our goals are not achieved, our motivation often suffers. So patience is key – creating consistent routines is the most important thing.
How does recovery support well-being?
Wellbeing consists of many aspects, and recovery is a very important aspect alongside training. Sometimes the body needs rest, but sometimes the mind also needs recovery from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The purpose of training is to bring energy and stamina to everyday life, not take them away.
What negative effects can excessive training have?
The body cannot endure forever, and excessive training can also overload the nervous system. It can lead to a constant state of overexcitement, which can interfere with sleep and your entire daily life. If you don't get enough sleep, your daily life becomes more difficult, your recovery is impaired, and this affects your overall well-being.
How does Neurosonic support recovery from training?
Neurosonic is an excellent way to support recovery. Our coaches always guide you towards holistic well-being, which also includes recovery from training. Most of our coaching clients have Neurosonic as part of their training program. The most noticeable effect of Neurosonic is often an improvement in sleep quality. Even a short time with Neurosonic helps you recover from the day and training and calms the nervous system, which makes sleep more restful.
Good sleep and adequate recovery are the foundation of training – if you don't recover properly, you won't be able to train or cope with everyday challenges. When your body is rested, it's better prepared for the next workout and everyday tasks.
Neurosonic's tips to support your training:
- To reduce muscle tension : Neurosonic relaxes muscles and improves blood circulation after physical exertion. Try the 36-minute recovery program at the end of a previous workout. It is an energizing and very physical recovery program that effectively affects the metabolism.
- For deep relaxation : By stimulating the autonomic nervous system, Neurosonic promotes stress relief and improves sleep quality, which supports recovery. If your workout stretches into the evening, the 41-minute recovery program includes lots of relaxing periods and takes sleep quality into account.
- Preparing for your next workout : Before your next workout, try Neurosonic's 12-minute energizing program. The program increases alertness and is especially suitable for use in the morning and during the day.