Related terms: vasospasm, variant angina, Prinzmetal's angina. Sometimes a coronary artery (one of the vessels supplying blood to the heart muscle) goes into spasm. This is also called vasospasm, and doctors are unsure of its cause.The spasm briefly narrows the coronary artery, so your heart does not get enough blood.oronary artery spasm causes a rare type of angina pectoris called variant angina pectoris (or Prinzmetal's angina). Angina pectoris is a squeezing, suffocating, or burning feeling in the chest. Unlike typical angina, variant angina usually happens during times of rest.
This helps with tissue repair and speeds your recovery. To speed recovery after a strenuous workout, tune into the needs of your body. Adequate rest, proper cooling down and stretching, and adequate water and nutrient intake are all essential ways to help your body recover in time for your next workout.
The Long Run Recovery Routine. Recovery starts before you even take your first step. Start your workout well hydrated and properly fueled. I like to have either coffee or green tea before my long runs; caffeine is a proven performance enhancer and both have a lot of antioxidants. This is more of a mental recovery period for me. 2  After 2 hours, I take a 1.5-2 hour nap. 3  Ryan Hall calls his naps âbusiness meetingsâ because they are part of his job to get faster. 4  This is when your body starts to really repair the damage from your hard workout or long run.