One of the challenges of playing tournament squash is that you need to play matches one after another, especially if you keep winning. For those of us no longer in our twenties (or younger) the process of recovery is even more challenging. However, the need for recovery is not only for tournaments – if you want to train properly you need to be able to push yourself very hard multiple times a week.
There is a lot of talk about athletes using steroids – and the main purpose is invariably to reduce the recovery time and increase the number and intensity of workouts. That’s not my style however, so I have been on a quest to improve my recovery time without risking my health or crossing basic ethical boundaries. In my research on recovery I have seen a lot of the same themes from experts: Sleep, protein before and after workouts, post-workout stretching and staying hydrated. I want to share with you the most comprehensive and helpful article I have found which touches on some less-mentioned approaches that I have found extremely helpful – foam roller, tart cherry juice, and good music! I hope you find this as helpful as I have: