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Recovery

Flight Recovery / Jet Lag Prevention

Travel and Flying can negatively affect performance.  Follow the tips below to minimize the negative effects of flying and long travel trips in the car / bus.

Stiff / Sore Legs:
Get the blood flowing! Take a 15 minute walk, go for an easy jog or hop on a stationary bike in the hotel gym, then spend a few minutes stretching and loosening up.  This is ideally done within a few hours of the flight.  

Jet Leg / Sleep Cycle Dysfunction:
Get on a normal sleep cycle! If you change time zones during your travel this is especially important.  You want to reestablish a normal sleep cycle in your new location as soon as possible.  Go to sleep and wake up and 'normal' times to avoid Jet Lag and being tired / lacking energy all trip.

Reenergize:
Travel has a tendency to leave us groggy and tired for a few hours to a few days.  Eating healthy, carb type foods can offset this.  It is important to stick to a healthy, regular eating cycle when you travel.  Eat a healthy, hearty breakfast each day and consider a cup of coffee in the AM to give you a bit of extra energy.

Boost your immune system:
Take some vitamin C (Emergen-C or Airborne) before and after your flight and consider a saline solution nasal spray to clear your nasal cavities of dust and germ particles that can build up while traveling in busy terminals and flights.



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  • Home
    • About
    • Why Hire an Athletic Trainer?
    • Preferred Providers
  • Services
    • Athletic Trainer Coordination
    • Request a Quote
    • Concussion Management
    • Medical Kits
  • Injury Management
    • Rehab - Ankle Sprain
    • Injury Prevention
    • Recovery
    • Performance Warmup
  • Athletic Trainers
    • Order Supplies
  • Contact