Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are feeling a little bit sore from your workouts. One thing you can add in is Muscle Activation Techniques®. Here are three reasons why MAT® will help your soreness.
1) Faster Recovery for Overused Muscles.
Reason #1 Muscle Activation Techniques® helps with workout soreness is that it helps overused muscles recover faster. Often times soreness and achiness after a workout can come from certain muscles getting over used. MAT® can help get overused muscles back to their normal state faster.
Action Step: Learn more about MAT® with our free eBook here!
Related: Are you a candidate for MAT®? Answer these three questions to find out!
2) Re-engages Underactive Muscles
Reason #2 Muscle Activation Techniques® helps with workout soreness is that it is designed to find the muscles that are not working well and re-engages them. A lot of times when you feel achy and sore, you are feeling the muscles that had to do too much. By getting the muscles that are not working well to work better, it can relieve the burden on the muscles that are having to do too much.
Action Step: Listen to our podcast on the early warning signs that your body needs MAT® here!
Related: E82 – What is the difference between MAT® and stretching?
3) More Prepared Muscle
Reason #3 Muscle Activation Techniques® helps with workout soreness is that is helps your muscles get more prepared for upcoming workouts. When you enter a workout with higher functioning muscle you are less likely to be ashy and sore after. This will allow you to train harder and get more and more benefits from exercise.
Action Step: Find a certified MAT® practitioner in your area here!
