This type of therapy can take many forms such as sauna, hot yoga, hot stone massage, heating pads, or even just a long, hot shower after a long day. “Heat improves circulation, relaxes tight muscles, and helps flush metabolic waste, making it a practical, accessible recovery tool for anyone whose job demands in- tense physical output,” she added. At the heart of it, downtime allows the body to refuel and rebuild its energy stores, preventing fatigue on the job.
Mobility Moves That Benefit Arborists
Forearm and Grip Relief • Forearm flexor and extensor stretches • Wrist circles to reset grip fatigue Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Mobility • Doorway chest stretch • Band pull-apart for posture Hamstring & Glute Mobility • Standing hamstring stretch on a truck step • Front-to-back leg swings
Neck & Upper Trap Release • Gentle ear-to-shoulder stretch • Chin-to-armpit levator scapula stretch Upper Back Reset • Cat–cow spine mobility stretches • Scapular squeezes Hips & Low Back Relief • Windshield wipers (while supine, move knees gently back and forth) • Knee-to-chest low-back opener
Catch Some Z’s
• Child’s pose • Trunk twist
Sleep is key for industrial athletes since this is when muscle tissue re- builds and the body recovers. Without sleep, there can be physical and men- tal decline, as well as coordination and agility issues. Like other parts of the health and wellness wheel, however, many in the industry like to work hard and play harder.
"Getting a good night's sleep is essen- tial for all elements of health… You tend to make better decisions and have bet- ter physical performance when you've had good sleep," Hall said.
Other effects of chronic sleep deprivation include poor concentration, impaired mo- tor function, a decrease in coordination, and poor reaction time. In turn, this cre- ates the possibility, if not likelihood, for an increased risk of an accident.
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