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What's good for a workout recovery?

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Dr. Zoltan Erdos answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ease off: scale down energy expended. Stretch. Consider massage or whirlpool

Answered 11/11/2014

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Warm down, rest: Warming down after a workout (light aerobic movement at low intensity) will help keep stiffness at bay. Resting worked muscle groups allows recovery. Best to work different muscle groups on consecutive days. Cross training ( switching from running to cycling, for example) helps avoid injury.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/22/2017

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