"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, ...

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 ...

Today, the end of a workout might see athletes stepping into a cryotherapy chamber for a few minutes, dipping into a cold ...

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 ...

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.

Up until this point in our series, we've focused on creating and maintaining an effective exercise program. In Part I, we covered how to get into the right mindset and establish a habitual pattern of ...

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 ...