Floating, salt caves, pressotherapy and other methods of recovery after workouts

Physical exertion and constant training take up a lot of energy and strength. The result of this “stress” is muscle pain, drowsiness, lack of motivation and a broken state. It is very important not to prolong this state, and try to quickly and efficiently recover. In fact, special recovery programs will help you get back to “normal”.

Head of medical support of the Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme cycling race

Recovery after physical activity is underestimated by both amateurs and sports professionals. But many studies have shown that a good warm-up of 60-80% of competitive loads for 20 minutes reduces the risk of injury to 5-10%.

The same is true for the warm-up as primary recovery. The importance of active and passive recovery, despite a large body of knowledge, is still underestimated.

Floating

The word “floating” comes from the English word float, which means “to keep afloat”. During a session, a person is immersed in a tank that is filled with water and English magnesium salt. The density of the solution is so high that you don’t have to make any effort to stay on the surface.

The temperature of the water will be equal to your body temperature, which helps you not to feel it (the water). The float place (capsule, chamber or pool) is completely isolated from light and sound getting in. You should only hear your own breathing and heartbeat, and there will be darkness in front of your eyes.

Of the positive effects, the following can be emphasized:

• normalize the mood and the work of the nervous system;
• muscle tone is restored and pain symptoms are reduced;
• improvement of concentration, memory and normalization of sleep are noted;
• tonic anti-stress effect.

Salt Cave

This method of recovery has been known since the times of the USSR. But only earlier it was possible to visit them only while undergoing treatment or vacation in a sanatorium. At the moment, finding such a “cave” has become much easier.

Those who have already tried salt caves, are well aware of their health benefits. It is an easy way to strengthen immunity and prevent colds, which can often occur when you intensify your training regimen or at a certain level of overtraining. Caves are also beneficial for chronic hearing and respiratory problems and allergies.

Halokamera, or speleokamera, is a room entirely covered with salt from inside. In addition, the air is additionally atomized with salt solution. Since the chamber creates a high concentration of therapeutic salt, there are no bacteria and viruses.

Being in a salt cave:

• has a beneficial effect on the immune system and helps the body resist respiratory diseases – after a few sessions, coughs and even snoring are reduced or completely disappear;
• promotes skin cleansing;
• accelerates metabolism, which contributes to natural weight loss;
• improves blood circulation, reduces pain symptoms in the muscles;
• is recommended for prolonged depressive and depressed states, as well as increasing nervous excitability.

Changes in well-being can be felt after the first 3-4 sessions. The full course is 10 sessions, it is recommended to undergo it once a year.

Andrey: Salt caves are a great method of recovery, but ideally it should be used in combination with other methods. Like any massage together with proper diet and active lifestyle, as well as alternation of active and passive rest. A visit to the salt cave will definitely not be harmful.

Pressotherapy

This is a type of apparatus massage, during which the body is mechanically influenced by compressed air. The effect of the procedure is based on increasing the flow of lymph through the vessels and accelerating the release of fluid from the intercellular space.

During pressotherapy, you are put on a special suit, which is pressurized with air. A program of rhythmic squeezing and relaxation is set, which stimulates blood circulation and expels accumulated fluid. Since the suit is designed with the human body in mind, you will not feel any discomfort.

The average session lasts from 20 to 35 minutes, during which time the pressure will rhythmically increase and decrease. The maximum level of compression is selected individually.

Andrey: Pressotherapy is actively used by athletes all over the world, allowing faster and more effective processing of lactic acid, improving muscle nutrition by normalizing blood circulation and lymph flow. The use of pressotherapy in combination with cooling has an even more significant recovery effect.

Cryosauna

Another method of recovery after training. During the procedure, a certain amount of nitrogen-oxygen mixture is injected into the capsule. In addition, there is an impact of low temperatures.

Such cold is not dangerous for internal organs and skin. Such a procedure should be carried out only under the supervision of a specialist.

During the procedure, you will feel a slight tingling sensation on the body, and immediately after:

• a burst of energy;
• increased efficiency;
• improved mood;
• reducing the level of general stress and nervous tension;
• restoration of muscle tone and reduction of muscle pain;
• increased immunity.

Baro-chamber

Lastly, we have one more chamber with which you can recover and prepare for a new training process.

Oxygen (baro) chamber is quite an effective way of not only rehabilitation, but also prevention and treatment of diseases. Barotherapy is oxygenation of blood plasma. This method is used when a person has a low level of oxygen in the blood.

The valuable effect of the oxygen chamber is prevention of pathological conditions, inflow of strength and energy, as well as neutralization of the negative impact of the polluted environment.