As I talked about in my article about reasons why you still suck at Crossfit, a key component to progress in Crossfit is rest and recovery! I wanted to share some of my favorite things that I use for rest and recovery, so surely you or those you are shopping for this season will love these things, too!
(For all items on my gift guide, be sure to check out my Wine to Weightlifting Reader Discount page to see if there is an extra deal!)
Recovery:
Bioskin compression gear $30+ (While they may be a fashion faux paus to wear in public, your thighs or other body parts will thank you for the relief felt after wearing Bioskin gear post-workout or on a rest day!
ProCompression socks $50 use BLG14 for 40% off any of their products! (I love, love, love these socks for calf recovery, but also use them on deadlift and rope-climb days! Plus, their leggings are supreme!)
Epsom Salt $30 (I use 1-2 cups in a bath at least 3x a week!)
Umbra Aquala Bamboo and Chrome Bathtub Caddy $50 (I don’t own this yet (hint, hint), Because seriously – it has a built-in wine holder!!!)
Lavender Chamomile Bubble Bath $12
Amazon Kindle Fire HD $114 on sale today! (Love reading in the tub or I turn on some Hulu or Netflix while soaking!)
Sleep:
SleepMaster Sleep Mask $26 (Don’t judge me – I use this for my Saturday afternoon naps, and I swear by it! AND it’s so awesome, that mine was even borrowed and never returned..!)
Essential Oil Diffuser $50 (I LOVE using my Peace and Calm oil from YoungLiving or some lavender oil and running it as I fall asleep)
Fleece Sheets! $30 and up (You will never sleep the same)
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Be sure to check out my other Holiday Gift Guides for the Crossfitters you know:
Holiday Gift Guide: The Crossfit Man
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December 9, 2014 at 3:48 pm
I feel like I am on a winning streak with your blog! I am still enjoying my AMPRAP Nutrition bars 🙂 nomnomnom
I kind of want that arm sleeve to wear during ring dips! Every time I do a high-rep ring dip workout I end up losing half of my skin on my upper arm. I guess i’d be better off with a different product like a compression sleeve from Skins or something.
I’m glad this list has lots of emphasis on baths! I think people often overlook the power of a hot bath for recovering muscles. Especially men. lol
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December 9, 2014 at 3:51 pm
OHHHH I just noticed that pro compression also makes the arm sleeves! WANT!!!!
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Oooo, those fleece sheets sound so cozy! I might never get out of bed!
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Going to bed early and sleeping in the next morning!
Honestly, the best thing I do is walking to recover. I recuperate much more quickly that way. Another thing is lemon water after a workout – less soreness after.
I’ve been thinking about getting compression socks or calf sleeves for awhile, especially for OCR races. Which to you think are better?
I have both.. Sleeves are nice if you like to brr barefoot at home or prefer specific socks when you wod.
oh my gaw. I want the fleece sheets. Except then my husband and I would be sleeping in separate beds. #maybeworthit
also, just totally added the bathtub caddy to my wishlist! brilliant for epsom soaks–now I can watch tv AND hold my beer!
My favorite way to recover is a good Epsom salt bath and getting out and going on a hike or run….if I’m not TOO sore! OH! and sleep, of course!
I’m loving these holiday gift guides!!
Recovery is my new favorite thing. I never really understood how important it truly was.I love foam rolling and using my stick and/or a lacrosse ball. Nothing like working out those sore spots!
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December 9, 2014 at 5:57 pm
Pizza and beer!
But seriously …
Foam rolling. Followed by pizza & beer. 😉
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Foam rolling and my lacrosse ball…best purchases and thank you to CrossFit for turning me onto them.
Thinking of getting some compression socks for the 2015 races.
My favorite way to recover is by sleeping! Sleeping is the best thing ever (next to Crossfit, of course)
Epsom salt bath, glass of red wine, lavender oil in my diffuser, and sleep!
LOVE my fleece sheets. ALSO love my bamboo sheets for summer – yeah, bamboo! they’re amazing. Sort of like what satin sheets always wanted to be – super silky – but not “slippy.” Yummy. BTW the CrossFIXE folks make a bath soak, I am SO buying some! (And sending my hubby the link to that bath/wine/book tray!
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December 9, 2014 at 8:14 pm
With my new workout program, the compression gear would come in handy. Epsom salt was a lifesaver after my marathon! Everything mentioned above, I want. Enabler!
If I had a bath like that, I would be in there all the time. Sounds so relaxing and peaceful!
I’d love some fleece sheets, too. Unfortunately, my hubby is hot blooded (like most men) and I’m pretty sure he’d roast to death. Me, there’s no such thing as too many blankets.
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I roast when I sleep but have to be covered up.. So thermostat goes down to 58 at night..
My favorite way to recover is to get a massage, but that almost never happens. 🙂
I love curling up in my bed early at night and reading a good book! Recovery is good!!
That wine caddy is genius!!
Love BioSkin! Such a great company to work with. They sent me a Christmas card today even! =) I need to take more salt baths. I have a monthly one, that’s it. I don’t usually go for wine though, I like to sip whiskey. Mmmmm.
Awesome gift list!
My favorite way to recover is Vega recovery accelerator.
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December 10, 2014 at 8:00 am
rest! (:
I sleep!
making good food and laying on the couch; spending extra time with friends and hot tubs or hot springs!
Epsom salt and sleep
Epsom salt bath and compression socks are the best!
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Doing yoga after a heavy lifting day really helps with soreness and recovery. I should try the Epsom salt bath though!
the older I get the more I love compression gear for recovery, adds life back into my legs.
I soak in a warm bath of eucalyptus oil and Epsom salt, then have a nice rich dinner:)
Compression socks and actual rest days!
My favorite ways to recover are ice baths/ice compresses, and compression calf sleeves. And foam rolling – a must!
love compression for recovery and foam rolling – it hurts but gets the job done!
I recover with lots of food and sleep 🙂
Foam rolling and a good meal with Protein
I recover with compression socks, glutamine and protein post-workout, and ice baths after big races!
Favorite way to recover is sleeping. Lol
Ahh…a holiday gift guide on sleep! Now that is refreshing! I really, really want that tub caddy. My favorite way to recover includes spa music and lots of candles 🙂
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Recovery has always been such an issue with me. I would love to try out some new tools!
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December 23, 2014 at 11:59 pm
I had fleece sheets once… And I kept getting stuck in them – lol – wear silk pjs! 😉 I will def take that WINE HOLDER for my tub though, and I don’t even drink… Perhaps I will just have to start and then…. Get too drunk to get out of the tub! lol
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I don’t use pajamas..
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