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'Active recovery' after exercise is supposed to improve performance—but does it really work?
Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch.
It’s no secret that recovering well after a workout helps you to become a faster, stronger and less injury-prone runner. When we first think of recovery, we might picture kicking back and putting our ...
Whether you’re vying for a personal best, training for your first race or simply running to stay fit, more miles mean better results, right? Perhaps not. While adding more speed work to your schedule ...
Low-impact, easy workouts can offer relief for sore muscles. By Talya Minsberg Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch.
Any PT worth their weight will emphasise the importance of quality rest and recovery when you’re working towards a training goal. Without adequate downtime, your body doesn’t get the opportunity to ...
The fitness world loves to celebrate the hustle. “No days off” hashtags flood social media. Athletes brag about two-a-day training sessions. Motivational memes shame anyone who dares take a break. In ...
Rest days are crucial for healing, muscle growth, and injury prevention, but when you’re craving the endorphin rush of a good workout, sitting still can feel pretty uninspiring. You don’t have to stay ...
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
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