Plus, what to do on "active recovery" days. Lumi Nola/Getty Images We’ve all been there. Whether it was spin class or doing an intense hike—we exercised one day and the next day, we can barely lift ...

"Post-workout recovery" is a term used to describe the time after a workout when you allow your body to rebuild muscle and repair itself. It is usually accompanied by eating a meal high in protein, ...

Feeling sore after a hard workout is common even for the most experienced athletes. It’s a love-hate feeling that lets us know our muscles are growing stronger, even if that means we’re destined to ...

As science has provided more information on how to move and strengthen our bodies, it has also gleaned valuable data on the benefits of having a strategy for recovery from those challenging workouts.

Sore muscles don’t build strength – recovery does. While most gym-goers obsess over workout intensity, elite athletes know the real gains happen between sessions. Understanding how to accelerate ...

So, instead of skipping out of the studio as fast as physically possible following your workout, take a few minutes to really make the most of your sweat. To help you do so, ahead you’ll find four ...

Cold therapy might be the coolest new trend on the block for exercise recovery, but experts say it’s here to stay. Whether you’re looking to recover quickly from stiffness or soreness, large bodies of ...

Sports Massage: A sports massage focuses on knots and deeper muscle layers. It not only relieves pain and promotes a faster recovery, but it’s also good pre-workout treatment, as it enhances athletic ...

We all need a "Zone 2" day -- a low-impact, low-intensity workout -- once in a while. This is especially true for those who find it hard to skip workouts and often push themselves to the extreme.