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INFLAMMATION:
WHAT IS IT AND SIMPLE
WAYS TO REDUCE IT
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Now that you have started your fitness journey, you’ve probably
seen the word “inflammation” more than ever before.

The relationship between exercise and inflammation isn't very straightforward.

Facts often contradict each other. One article will claim that exercise reduces
inflammation and then you will read another one that says it increases it.

To clear up confusion, it is important to understand what inflammation is

and rest assured that while it is often a bad thing, it can also be beneficial.

We know, it's a total catch-22! Don’t worry; we are here to break it

down for you and help you keep your body in a balanced state.
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WHAT IS INFLAMMATION?
Inflammation is part of the body's
immune response. The body sees
a problem and goes into defense
mode. This is not always a bad
thing. It depends on the type of
inflammation and how much time the
body remains inflamed. Even acute
inflammation is a normal response
to high-intensity exercise. It is when

WHAT
it is ignored that it can negatively
affect the entire body, causing things
like fatigue and slow weight loss.

EXERCISE INDUCED INFLAMMATION

Some inflammation is necessary for your workouts.
After all, when you train, you are tearing muscle fibers.
This is necessary to grow that lean muscle we want.
But it is imperative that we REPAIR those muscles quickly.

It's important to understand that exercise does cause

acute inflammation, but this is not problematic if

EXERCISE
you are balancing it with proper recovery. It's when
you do not create this balance that your training
could quickly generate an inflammation issue.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF INFLAMMATION

Oftentimes, your body will be dealing with inflammation,
and you won’t be aware because symptoms are
typically very subtle, especially in the beginning.

SYMPTOMS
Depending on the root cause, it is possible that
you will experience a few red flags.

Because signs are very vague, it is important

to stay in prevention mode at all times.
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WAYS TO KEEP
INFLAMMATION AT BAY
YOU CAN CONTROL, AND EVEN REVERSE, INFLAMMATION BY
ESTABLISHING AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LIFESTYLE.

POST-WORKOUT NUTRITION
It is crucial that you get your body into recovery mode ASAP
following a lift at the gym. You need to force your body to
switch from a catabolic state into full-blown recovery and

POST-WORKOUT
rebuild mode. Your body needs specific nutrients to do this.
Sculpt Nation POST-WORKOUT takes out the guess-work. It is
jam-packed with amino acids and other essential nutrients your
body needs for rapid recovery to keep your body primed to build
muscle, burn fat, and get stronger after every single workout.

HIT YOUR PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS

Eating adequate amounts of protein supports
immune cell synthesis and reduces exercise-induced
muscle damage. If you are finding it difficult to get in

PROTEIN
your daily protein requirements, try supplementing
with our Sculpt Nation PROTEIN. Sculpt Nation
has two delicious flavors to choose from.

LOAD UP ON ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
FOODS AND SPICES

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One of the most studied anti-inflammatory
herbs is Turmeric. Sculpt Nation offers a
TURMERIC supplement that will give you a
potent dose of the ancient herb and help you
maintain a healthy inflammatory response.
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EAT HIGH ANTIOXIDANT AND
HIGH NITRATE FOODS
Nitric oxide increases blood flow, which may reduce
inflammation & enhance recovery. Antioxidants protect
your cells from the effects of free radicals and can help
reduce an overabundance of inflammation in your body. Your
body can naturally produce some antioxidants, but you need
to get others from diet or antioxidant supplements. One
easy way to ensure your body is getting enough of both of
these is by having a daily serving of Sculpt Nation GREENS.

ANTIOXIDANT
WORKOUT REGULARLY
Our bodies generally like routine.
Exercising regularly, instead of random
sessions once or twice a week, can

REGULARY
improve your body's ability to recover
and boost your immune system.

TAKE REST DAYS

Giving your body a day (or a
few) to fully recover before
you next lift is crucial. You

REST
have to let your muscles
repair themselves before
breaking them down again.
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DON’T NEGLECT BODYWORK
Making time to do dynamic stretching
pre-workout, static stretching and
foam rolling/compression post-
workout, as well as seeking regular
massage, chiropractic work, etc.

BODYWORK
STRESS LESS
Chronic stress contributes to inflammation.
Use meditation, yoga, breathing exercises,
or some other method to manage stress
levels. You could also supplement with

STRESS
Sculpt Nation NEUROCTANE, which may help
fight occasional anxiety and support mood.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

When we get 7-9 hours of sleep, that is when our
body is really going to work in terms of repair
and recovery. If you are finding yourself having
a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, you
may want to check out Sculpt Nation BURN PM.

The harder you're pushing your body, the

more you need to take care of yourself. If

SLEEP
after following these tips, you still have
any concerns that you may not be properly
recovering from your workouts, do not
hesitate to reach out to your trainer.

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Your body needs specific nutrients (and quickly)
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for rapid recovery. It contains a long list of
necessary ingredients including ActiGin and
AstraGin, two all-natural inflammation killers.
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PROTEIN
You can reduce exercise-induced muscle damage
by making sure you are meeting your personal
protein goals. An easy way to do that is by
supplementing with our delicious protein powder.
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TURMERIC
Several of the elements in turmeric interrupt
inflammatory pathways. You must consume
authentic, top-shelf turmeric, and in the
right dosage. We’ve got you covered with
our Sculpt Nation TURMERIC Capsules.
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GREENS
Antioxidants can help keep inflammation at
bay. Our GREENS are jam-packed with not only
antioxidants, but other anti-inflammatory agents
like collagen, turmeric root, and rhodiola root.
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NEUROCTANE
Stress is a trigger for internal inflammation.
Try out NEUROCTANE, which features
adaptogenic stress reducers, like Bacopa,
to help rapidly relieve mental stress.
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BURN PM
The quantity and quality of your sleep directly affect
how well you will recover faster from your workouts.
BURN PM contains sleep-enhancing ingredients
like L-Tryptophan and Melatonin, so it will help
you quickly fall into a deep and restful sleep.
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