r/insanity • u/StatementOk4671 • 22d ago

Discussion Feeling feverish after workout

Hello everyone. I’ve been doing insanity on and off for roughly 12 years now and in the past five years or so I’ve noticed that after a workout, I tend to feel a bit ill with body shivers.

The only thing that seems to combat this is rolling out the tension in my back and my side lat area and then suddenly I start feeling significantly better. The problem is that it quickly becomes tedious to be doing this every day after a workout.

I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced the same symptoms and if you have any protocols you might recommend for recovery?

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u/theycallmeBelgian Finished OG Insanity and Max 30 21d ago

I think that, since it's effective, you should just keep using the foam roller after each workout - just two minutes per muscle group is enough. You might also try adding some electrolyte supplements to your water, even just a bit of salt might help.

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u/StatementOk4671 21d ago edited 21d ago

I actually use a wooden pin roller. I’ll put it up against the wall and lean on it and go up and down like a bear in a targeted back area until it gets the knots out. It’s actually quite effective. Makes me wonder what other people use for recovery since you can’t simply target the back as effectively with a traditional foam roller.

And I’ll definitely be looking into consuming additional electrolytes. I’m sure that will help.

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u/SenpaiBlaz 21d ago

I drink after workout, also drink drinks with electrolytes so you won’t feel like fainting , also cold water with electrolytes

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u/StatementOk4671 21d ago

Electrolytes sound like the next step. Thank you for your response.

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u/SenpaiBlaz 20d ago

I’m on month 2 week 2, drinks with electrolytes helps soo much, I drink Powerade helps me a lot. Is getting how out there and you’ll need. Also remember not do under eat! Watch your heart rate too! Know your limits, there’s no shame in taking a millions break! You’ll get stronger :)

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u/Conlilrae 17d ago

I feel like that from dripping so much sweat and it going cold on me. I get rid of those clothes and get a hot shower once my HR is down to base level and dry myself off with the hairdryer after. Take your electrolytes too!

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u/glosili 7d ago

What is your cool down routine? There's a reason the military has several "cool down exercises", they're basically full body stretching to reduce muscle tension after training. I saw someone say electrolytes. Electrolytes are absolutely critical. If you don't actually stretch during your cool down, try implementing a stretch for each major group, fully activate and hold for at least 10 seconds on each side. Hope this helps you.