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Induced labour | Pregnancy Birth and Baby

What is an induced labour?

Labour normally starts naturally any time between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. The cervix softens and starts to open, you will get contractions, and your waters break.

In an induced labour, or induction, these labour processes are started artificially. It might involve mechanically opening your cervix, breaking your waters, or using medicine to start off your contractions — or a combination of these methods.

In Australia, about 1 in 3 women has an induced labour.

What are the differences between an induced and a natural labour?

An induced labour can be more painful than a natural labour. In natural labour, the contractions build up slowly, but in induced labour they can start more quickly and be stronger. Because the labour can be more painful, you are more likely to want some type of pain relief.

If your labour is induced, you are also more likely to need other interventions, such as the use of forceps or ventouse (vacuum) to assist with the birth of your baby. You will not be able to move around as much because the baby will be monitored more closely than during a natural labour.

You will only be offered induced labour if there is a risk to you or your baby's health. Your doctor might recommend induced labour if:

you are overdue (more than 41 weeks pregnant)
there is a concern the placenta is not working as it should
you have a health condition, such as diabetes, kidney problems, high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia
the baby is making fewer movements, showing changes in its heart rate, or not growing well
your waters have broken, but the contractions have not started naturally
you are giving birth to more than one baby (twins or multiple birth)

Not everyone can have an induced labour. It is not usually an option if you have had a caesarean section or major abdominal surgery before, if you have placenta praevia, or if your baby is breech or lying sideways.

Can I decide whether to have an induced labour?

If you are overdue, you might decide to wait and see if labour will start naturally. However, if there is a chance you or your baby are at risk of complications, you might need to consider induced labour before your due date.

When making your decision, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Do not be afraid to ask lots of questions, such as:

Why do I need an induction?
How will it affect me and my baby?
What will happen if I do not have the induction?
What procedures are involved and how will you care for me and my baby?

You might need to consider several other health concerns. For example, there is a higher risk of stillbirth or other problems if your baby is not born before 42 weeks, and an increased risk of infection if your waters break more than 24 hours before labour starts.

What can I expect with an induced labour?

During the late stages of your pregnancy, your healthcare team will carry out regular checks on your health and your baby's heath. These checks help them decide whether it is better to induce labour or to keep the baby inside. Always tell your doctor or midwife if you notice your baby is moving less than normal.

If they decide it is medically necessary to induce labour, first your doctor or midwife will do an internal examination by feeling inside your vagina. They will feel your cervix to see if it is ready for labour. This examination will also help them decide on the best method for you.

It can take from a few hours to as long as 2 to 3 days to induce labour. It depends how your body responds to the treatment. It is likely to take longer if this is your first pregnancy or you are less than 37 weeks pregnant.

What options are there to induce labour?

There are different ways to induce labour. Your doctor or midwife will recommend the best method for you when they examine your cervix. You may need a combination of different strategies. You will need to provide written consent for the procedure.

Sweeping the membranes

During a vaginal examination, the midwife or doctor makes circular movements around your cervix with their finger. This action should release a hormone called prostaglandins. You do not need to be admitted to hospital for this procedure and it is often done in the doctor's room. This can be enough to get labour started, meaning you will not need any other methods.

Risks: This is a simple and easy procedure; however, it does not always work. It can be a bit uncomfortable, but it does not hurt.

Oxytocin

A synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin is given to you via a drip in your arm to start your contractions. When the contractions start, the amount of oxytocin is adjusted so you keep on having regular contractions until the baby is born. This whole process can take several hours.

Risks: Oxytocin can make contractions stronger, more frequent and more painful than in natural labour, so you are more likely to need pain relief. You will not be able to move around much because of the drip in your arm and you will also have a fetal monitor around your abdomen to monitor your baby.

Sometimes the contractions can come too quickly, which can affect the baby's heart rate. This can be controlled by slowing down the drip or giving you another medicine.

Artificial rupture of membranes ('breaking your waters')

Artificial rupture of membranes (ARM) is used when your waters do not break naturally. Your doctor or midwife inserts a small hook-like instrument through your vagina to make a hole in the membrane sac that is holding the amniotic fluid. This will increase the pressure of your baby's head on your cervix, which may be enough to get labour started. Many women will also need oxytocin to start their contractions.

Risks: ARM can be a bit uncomfortable but not painful. There is a small increased risk of a prolapsed umbilical cord, bleeding or infection.

Prostaglandins

A synthetic version of the hormone prostaglandins is inserted into your vagina to soften your cervix and prepare your body for labour. It can be in the form of a gel, which may be given in several doses (usually every 6 to 8 hours), or a pessary and tape (similar to a tampon), which slowly releases the hormone over 12 to 24 hours. You will need to lie down and stay in hospital after the prostaglandins is inserted. You may also then need ARM if your waters have not broken, or oxytocin to bring on the contractions.

Prostaglandins gel is often the preferred method of inducing labour since it is the closest to natural labour. Tell your midwife or doctor straight away if you start to experience painful, regular contractions 5 minutes apart for your first baby, or 10 minutes apart for subsequent babies, or if your waters break, because these are both signs that your labour is beginning.

Risks: Some women find their vagina is sore after the prostaglandin gel, or they might experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea. These side effects are rare and there is no evidence that induction using prostaglandin is any more painful than a natural labour.

Very rarely, the contractions can come too strongly, which can affect the baby's heart rate. This can be controlled by giving you another medicine or removing the pessary.

You need to let your doctor or midwife know immediately if you start bleeding, or if your baby is moving less, because this could be a sign that something is wrong.

Cervical ripening balloon catheter

A cervical ripening balloon catheter is a small tube attached to a balloon that is inserted into your cervix. The balloon is inflated with saline, which usually puts enough pressure on your cervix for it to open. It stays in place for up to 15 hours, and then you will be examined again.

Tell your midwife or doctor straight away if you start to experience painful, regular contractions 5 minutes apart for your first baby, or 10 minutes apart for subsequent babies, or if your waters break, because these are both signs that your labour is beginning.

You may also need ARM or oxytocin if you are using a cervical ripening balloon catheter.

Risks: Inserting the catheter can be a bit uncomfortable but not painful.

You also need to let your doctor or midwife know immediately if you start bleeding, or your baby is moving less, because this could be a sign that something is wrong.

Can I have pain relief during induced labour?

Induced labour is usually more painful than natural labour. Depending on the type of induction you are having, this could range from discomfort with the procedure or more intense and longer lasting contractions as a result of the medication you have been given. Women who have induced labour are more likely to ask for an epidural for relief.

Because inductions are almost always done in hospital, the full range of pain relief should be available to you. There is usually no restriction on the type of pain relief you can have if your labour is induced.

Are there any risks with inducing labour?

There are some increased risks if you have an induced labour. These include that:

it will not work — in about 1 of 4 cases, women go on to have a caesarean
your baby will not get enough oxygen and their heart rate is affected
you or your baby get an infection
your uterus tears
you bleed a lot after the birth

What happens if the induction does not work?

Not all induction methods will work for everyone. Your doctor may try another method, or you might need to have a caesarean. Your doctor will discuss all of these options with you.

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Are You Being Induced? Here's How Long It Takes & What To Expect

Did you just find out that you’re going to be induced?

Do you want to know what it entails and what to expect?

You are in the right place! I have personally induced over 500 women!

In this post, you will learn:

What an induction of labor is and what to expect,
How your labor gets induced, and
How long a typical induction of labor takes.

Are you excited?

Let’s get started.

Disclaimer

***READ FIRST***

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Ok, moving on.

What to expect when you’re being induced

When you are being induced there are several things you should expect:

Expect the entire process to take anywhere from 24-48 hours.
Depending on the type of induction, expect to have regular painful contractions (every 2-3 minutes).
Expect to have a vaginal exam every 4-6 hours.
Expect to have electronic continuous monitoring of your baby’s heart rate.
Expect to not be able to eat solid foods (you will likely be placed on a clear liquid diet)
Expect to not be able to walk around after your cervix reaches a certain level of dilation or after your amniotic membranes have been ruptured.
You may or may not be able to have a support person in the room, especially because of the pandemic.

Okay, now that we have that out of the way, let’s go over all of these in a lot more detail.

How long does it take to give birth after being induced?

An induction of labor can take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours until your baby is born. If you include cervical ripening, the entire process can take 48 hours or more.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict how long it will take for you, but we do have standard averages.

It also largely depends on the type of induction you are having.

The different types of induction Methods

There are many different ways we can induce your labor.

The most important factor to determine which induction agent to use is your Bishop Score.

The Bishop Score takes into account:

How many centimeters dilated you are,
How effaced your cervix is, (or how thin your cervix is; it’s normally thick)
The position of your cervix (is it way back posterior, more mid-position, or anterior)
The consistency of your cervix, (is it firm, medium, or soft), and
The station. (how low is the fetal head relative to your pelvic bone).

Based on these 5 factors, your physician will determine a numerical value from 0 – 13.

Score	Dilation	Effacement	Consistency	Position	Station
0	Closed	0-30%	Firm	Posterior	-3
1	1-2	40-50%	Medium	Mid	-2
2	3-4	60-70%	Soft	Anterior	-1,0
3	5-6	80%	–	–	+1

A value greater than 6 indicates a “favorable cervix” meaning you are more likely to have a successful induction.

A value less than 6 indicates a “less favorable bishop score” signifying that your chance of successful vaginal birth is decreased.

If your bishop score is less than 6, we will need to first ripen your cervix. In other words, we try to soften and prepare your cervix for dilation.

Let’s talk about how we do that.

Prostaglandin Medications

Prostaglandins are the most commonly used medications for ripening or preparing your cervix for labor induction.

There are two types of prostaglandin medications:

Misoprostol, also known as Cytotec, and
Dinoprostone, also known as Cervidil

Cytotec

Cytotec is a prostaglandin E1 analogue that helps to soften the cervix and it often causes uterine contractions.

This medication comes in pill form and could be placed in the vagina or under the tongue.

It could be given every 3-4 hours for a maximum of 6 doses.

I do want to say, this medication is contraindicated if you are attempting a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).

Cervidil

Cervidil is a prostaglandin E2 analogue that is meant to soften the cervix. It may cause dilation and contractions as well.

This medication looks like a small skinny tampon with a long string, and it is placed deep into the vagina to start the ripening process.

The cervidil will be removed:

if you begin dilating,
if you begin contracting excessively,
or if 12 hours have passed (whichever comes first).

Aside from medications, we also have another way to dilate or ripen the cervix.

Mechanical Dilation

Mechanical dilation uses pressure to dilate your cervix, rather than medications.

This can be done using a:

Cook balloon, or
Foley catheter balloon

One of these balloons will be inserted into your cervix and the balloon will be filled with sterile water.

You may feel a lot of pressure as the balloon is filling. So if you eventually want an epidural, feel free to get one prior to balloon placement.

The balloon will stay inserted in the cervix until your cervix is about 4 centimeters dilated or after 12 hours (whichever comes first).

A mechanical dilation is a great option for:

women who are about 0.5-1 centimeter dilated, and/or
for women who cannot receive additional prostaglandin medication.

It is also a great option if you are considering a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).

Okay, so that’s how to ripen the cervix and get a couple of centimeters of dilation.

Now let’s get to the full-blown induction.

Uterotonic Medications

The most commonly used uterotonic mediation is oxytocin also known as Pitocin.

Oxytocin is a hormone that is normally released by the posterior pituitary gland when the onset of labor occurs and also during breastfeeding.

We give it through the IV to either initiate uterine contractions or augment your labor.

Pitocin mostly works at the uterine receptors to increase the frequency, duration, and amplitude of your contractions.

Once you are on oxytocin, most hospitals will not allow you to eat in case of an emergency (i. e needing an urgent cesarean section).

And last but not least we have another intervention up our sleeve…

Amniotomy

Amniotomy is a process in which we “break your water.” This is known as AROM, or artificial rupture of membranes.

This is a bedside procedure that occurs using a small hook to pierce the amniotic sac which causes the amniotic fluid to leak out.

Don’t worry this will not hurt!

After an amniotomy, you will continue to leak- this is completely normal.

Sometimes, an amniotomy alone can get your contractions going. But we often use this in conjunction with pitocin to achieve a regular contraction pattern.

So those are all the ways in which we can induce your labor starting from a closed cervix.

Now let’s talk about timing.

How Long Does An Induction Take (Step By Step)

As I mentioned before, an induction of labor can take upwards of 48 hours in first-time moms and up to 24 hours in women who have given birth before.

Let’s discuss the three stages of labor and how long each one takes.

Inducing The First Stage of Labor

The first stage of labor corresponds to when you are 0 cm dilated, to 10 cm dilated.

It is broken up into 2 parts, the Latent Phase & The Active Phase

The Latent Phase

The latent phase is the time it takes to get from 0 – 6 centimeters.

This can take up to 20 hours in primiparous women aka, first-time moms and
Up to 14 hours in multiparous women aka women who have had a prior delivery.

Yes, I know what you are thinking, it is a long time.

But you have to understand that your cervix and body weren’t yet ready for labor.

You really must be patient during this stage of labor and stay positive.

The Active Phase

Active labor occurs from the time you reach 6 centimeters to the time you are fully dilated or 10 centimeters.

This stage can last anywhere from 0 – 6 hours on average depending on your parity.

For multiparous women, this stage can be very short!

There have been so many instances where I have seen women go from 6 centimeters to fully dilated in less than an hour.

Studies have shown that after 6 centimeters dilation, labor accelerated faster in multiparous women compared to nulliparous women.

On the other hand, nulliparous women with and without epidural had an active phase of approximately 3.6 and 2.8 hours, respectively.

The Second Stage of Labor

The second stage of labor occurs from full dilatation to delivery of the fetus.

This stage could last anywhere from 1- 4 hours depending on if you are nulliparous or multiparous, the type of pelvis you have, the position of the baby, and whether or not you have an epidural.

Some providers will have you start pushing as soon as you reach full dilatation whereas others will allow you to “labor down.”

Laboring down is a process in which you allow the fetal head to descend further down into the pelvis before you start pushing.

The thought process is that laboring down will help prevent you from pushing for hours, which can tire you out.

Believe it or not, the average time it takes to push a baby out is 90 minutes! It’s not instantaneous like you see in the movies.

To learn more about pushing, how to push effectively, and exercises you could do to prepare you for labor, click here.

The Third Stage of Labor

The third stage of labor occurs from delivery of the fetus to delivery of the placenta.

This should take no longer than 30 minutes.

If after 30 minutes the placenta does not deliver the placenta has to be removed manually.

Your provider will either manually deliver the placenta at the bedside, or take you to the operating room to surgically remove the placenta to reduce your risk of postpartum hemorrhage and infection.

Here is a table of how long a normal induction of labor can take.

Stage of Labor	Nulliparous Woman	Multiparous Woman
Cervical Ripening	Up to 12 hours	Usually not needed
Latent Phase of Labor (0-5 cm dilated)	Up to 20 hours	Up to 14 hours
Active Phase of Labor (6-10 cm dilated)	~ 6 hours	0-6 hours
The Second Stage (Delivery of the baby)	1-4 hours	0-3 hours
The Third Stage (Delivery of placenta)	Up to 30 min	Up to 30 min

The Immediate Postpartum

The fourth stage of labor has been described by some to be the immediate postpartum period.

During this time your provider will:

assess the tone of your uterus to ensure it has started to contract down.
assess and repair any lacerations.
assess your vital signs including blood pressure and heart rate.
assess the amount of uterine/vaginal bleeding you are experiencing.

This is one of the most important phases of labor as hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in developed and developing nations.

Is induced Labor more painful Than Natural Labor?

Induced labor can be more painful than natural labor.

Pitocin often causes stronger, longer, and more frequent uterine contractions than natural contractions.

Oftentimes, women will get an epidural due to the intensity of the pain.

With that said, I have seen plenty of women get induced without pain medication.

It is possible!

However, I always tell my patients, if you are in pain and you cannot tolerate the pain it is OKAY to have pain relief.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A HERO OR PROVE ANYTHING TO ANYONE.

Getting a break from the pain of the contractions could help you relax and get some rest before needing to push.

Can I Get An Epidural Before The Induction?

You can get an epidural at any point in your induction!

There is no minimum number of centimeters dilated you need to be.

I do want to say however, you must be able to sit still for epidural placement.

So please don’t wait until the pain is so severe that you are unable to sit still.

Also, once you get the epidural, you will be confined to the bed. So no more walking around.

Is being induced harmful to the baby?

The actual induction of labor is not harmful to the baby, however, your baby may not tolerate the frequent contractions.

This is why you will be connected to an electronic fetal heart rate monitor when we start your induction.

The baby communicates with us through its heart rate.

If the baby is in distress, we will know.

Unfortunately, all medications used for induction of labor have side effects and because of that, we need to keep a close eye on your baby’s heart rate tracing.

Do you stay in the hospital after being induced?

Yes, you will be admitted to the hospital for an induction of labor and will stay in the hospital for at least 1-2 days postpartum or 2-4 days post-c-section.

We must monitor you in the early postpartum period to check your bleeding, your blood pressure, and incision if you had a cesarean delivery.

What Are The Disadvantages and Risks of Induced Labor?

I do want to mention that inductions of labor can be associated with some risks and disadvantages.

Those risks include:

Infection
Tachysystole (Frequent contractions)
Failed induction

1. Infection

When you are admitted to the labor floor, typically you will have a cervical exam every 4-6 hours depending on the institution, to assess for change.

If you are being induced for 24-48 hours that can be a lot of examinations!

Although we are using sterile gloves, the vagina has A LOT of bacteria including group b streptococcus (GBS) that is present in some women. Thus, each time we examine you there is a risk of introducing bacteria into the uterus.

The risk of infection is further increased if your amniotic membranes have been ruptured for several hours.

To decrease the risk of infection, most physicians will limit the number of examinations you receive while in labor and/or give you antibiotics if you are found to be GBS positive.

2. Tachysystole

Tachysystole is defined as having too many uterine contractions, too close together.

The actual definition is the presence of more than 5 uterine contractions in a ten-minute period averaged over 30 minutes.

Tachysystole is considered a risk of induction because it can cause your baby to become distressed.

Think about it- as the uterus contracts the baby, placenta, and umbilical cord are getting squeezed.

During tachysystole, the baby only has about one minute of relaxation to “catch its breath.”

Some babies do fine and can tolerate it, whereas other babies cannot.

If your baby is in distress, we can give medication to relax the uterus to allow your baby more time to recover.

3. Possible need for cesarean section

Once we start an induction – the clock has started.

Depending on how many centimeters dilated you are, you have to show signs of progress. If you are not, you will need a c-section.

With that said, the need for a cesarean section can occur even if you don’t have an induction.

Studies show that there is no increased risk of cesarean section during an induction of labor.

Final Words on Labor Induction

So there you have everything you need to know about labor induction.

Do you feel ready?

Now I want to hear from you.

Did you have your labor induced, or are you scheduled for an induction?

What was your experience like or what are you most worried about?

Comment below and let me know!

Ten Ways of Intangible Motivation of Employees

The best way to motivate employees is to pay employees more and offer an extensive package of benefits like VHI, free lunches, trips, gym memberships, etc. needed in times of crisis. Non-material motivation is a significant addition to the salary and stimulates to work more efficiently. Here are 10 ways to create a positive environment that will motivate staff to take action. Many of them may look naive or frivolous, but, as practice shows, these methods usually work and allow you to reduce staff costs. nine0003

Renaming positions and departments. Everyone wants to feel their importance. High status motivates no less than salary. Rename positions and departments so that they sound solid. Real examples of renaming: not "laundry", but "textile service"; not a "consultant", but a "genius"; not a "cashier", but a "cash desk owner"; not "manager", but "vice president". It's much louder.

Public recognition of merit. Every month the manager is recommended to take stock. An effective motivator will be the public recognition of the best and worst employee. Let the one who worked most effectively receive a diploma - he will feel significant. And the laziest employee can be assigned, for example, the title of "turtle of the month." The desire to get rid of the stigma will be an incentive to work productively. nine0003

Confidential conversations. The formal model of interaction "manager - performer" establishes a certain distance in relations between superiors and employees. If the boss only orders and sets goals, without being interested in the life of the subordinate, he will not be able to win respect. The relationship between the manager and the staff should be more trusting. This will help monthly conversations with subordinates one on one on abstract topics. Employees begin to perceive the leader as a good friend and do their job better. But be careful: subordinates may try to shift their duties to the boss, this should not be allowed. nine0003

Development opportunities. For some, money is not as important as the opportunity to learn and gain new experience. For such employees, a conversation with a leading specialist or a two-week individual training with the head of the department will be a great incentive.

Comfortable working conditions. Make sure that employees are as comfortable as possible working in the office. Keep chairs in good working order, offer free tea and buns, install modern appliances. Install a horizontal bar near the office, this will allow employees to improve blood circulation and improve posture. You can come up with a lot of non-standard little things. For example, leave 10 umbrellas on a hanger so that employees can use them in case of rain. nine0003

Extra rest. An effective way to motivate is to give a well-worked person the right to have more rest. For example, for exceeding the plan, you can give extra days off or add days to vacation.

Deserved career growth. Create a transparent promotion scheme. For example: a manager who has attracted 100 new clients becomes a senior manager. A person will fight for each client and strive to take the desired position as soon as possible. nine0003

Openness. Let the doors to your office be always open. In your free time, answer questions from employees, help newcomers, or entrust this task to more experienced people. Informal relationships encourage you to work more efficiently, because the leader is no longer an impregnable boss, but a good friend who cannot be let down. Non-standard methods are also useful for establishing contact with subordinates. For example, at the end of the day, put a thank-you note on the employee’s desk with a text like “You showed a real class of work today, keep it up!” or “Thanks for a great job!” nine0003

Rest at work. At lunchtime, you can arrange mini-competitions or games. It will take 15 minutes, but it will give you a good mood for the whole day. For example, ask employees to come up with a motto for an employee who works on a Friday night. Distribute consolation prizes to all participants. Work should not be a burden, you need to allocate time for rest in order to prevent professional burnout.

Creation of traditions. Create and maintain traditions that only your company will have. For example, a common tea party on Fridays or an annual participation in a bicycle race. Come up with something unique that is unique to your organization, and this uniqueness also helps to increase the efficiency of employees.-

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Gym Recovery

If you're exercising to build muscle, increase endurance, or shed extra pounds, you need to work outside of the gym as well. A couple of hours of training is only half the success. The lifestyle that you lead after class will be decisive in achieving the goal. nine0003

How long does it take to recover from a workout

On average, it takes 72 hours to recover. Accordingly, training in the gym more than 2-3 times a week does not make sense. It should be borne in mind that the time directly depends on the volume of the muscles. Strength training is characterized by muscle microtraumas, so rehabilitation after them requires more time.

Basic post-workout recovery phases:

Fast . Occurs in the first half hour after class. The body during this period especially needs minerals and glucose. nine0061
Slow. Having eliminated the imbalance of nutrients and minerals, the process of restoration of cells and tissues that have received microtraumas begins. At this stage, protein synthesis is activated, so it must be supplied in the right amount with food.
Super compensation. The most important phase of recovery occurs on the 3rd day after training. It will be most powerful after exhausting training with a lot of weight. The next lesson is attended during this phase. nine0061
Delayed . The phase occurs if the body has not received the necessary load. Having missed even one training, the recovery process slows down significantly. Therefore, it is important not to deviate from the schedule of classes. Otherwise, the body during this period returns to the state that it was before training.

Basic recovery techniques

Answering the question of how to recover after training in gym, it is worth noting that the process can be active or passive. nine0003

Passive. Rest from exertion recommended. Abstinence should be at least 2-3 days. This method is suitable for everyone, especially if there are signs of overtraining. The method is not recommended to be used frequently, as it complicates adaptation to new loads. As a result, there is no progress.
Active. Consists of a set of active measures: cardio training after class for 10 minutes, stretching and massage.

An important role in both cases is played by the correct nutrition. The body after exercise must replenish the level of energy expended. carbohydrates and proteins. This will make up for their loss. Recommended after training drink whey protein to support muscles.

Tips for fast recovery after training in gym

To get the most out of your gym workouts, it is necessary to carefully consider the recovery after the training. sticking to With these 8 principles, you can quickly achieve your goal. nine0003

Reasonable loads. There must be a measure in everything. Loads should stimulate muscle growth, and not destroy them, causing pain for several days. The priority should not be the speed of recovery, but its productivity and quality. Train to do more repetitions than in the previous workout. Under such a regime, constant and lasting progress will be observed.
Pre-workout nutrition. Assimilation is a long process, so nutrition before going to the gym plays an important role. Choose your products wisely. They should contain high quality protein and complex carbohydrates if you are planning on doing intense workouts. The last meal should be no later than 2 hours before training. nine0061
Don't ignore stretching. Stretching is responsible for the growth of muscle mass. Stretching is a great way to reduce muscle tension and relieve pain during the recovery process. She needs to devote at least a quarter of an hour after training.
Post workout protein. The body after physical exertion needs a portion of protein. It should be from 20 to 50 grams, depending on the weight and gender of the athlete. Whey protein is the most popular protein supplement. To speed up recovery, it is enough to take 30 g of protein with fast carbohydrates after training. It can be fruits or juices. They will increase the level of glycogen and insulin - a powerful anabolic that stimulates the recovery of muscle proteins and glycogen. nine0061
Massage. Muscles need massage before and after exercise. This significantly affects the quality of training and the recovery process. Before exercising, massage will warm up the muscles. Then, relax them.
Quality sleep. Sleep disruption stimulates an increase in catabolic hormones and a decrease in anabolic hormones, which, as a result, causes a deterioration in protein synthesis and a slowdown in the recovery process. nine0061
Light cardio workout after gym workout. At the end of the power load, be sure to pay attention to a calm cardio workout. Its duration is individual for each athlete. To do this, you need to find out the indicators of the heart rate rate specifically for you. At the end of the workout, you need to measure the pressure and pulse. For every 10 beats above normal, you need to perform 2 minutes of calm cardio. That is, if your heart rate after training is 135 beats per minute, at a rate of 65, then training should be given at least 14 minutes.
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