Tight and achy muscles are no laughing matter. Whether you’ve just ticked off a high-intensity workout, nailed your strength training program for the week, or you’ve been out on an endurance run, ...

Don’t just sit still after a tough workout. Smart, light movement may be the missing link between soreness and real recovery.

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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 ...

YORK, Pa. — Once you've established a consistent workout routine, it's also important to remember that your body needs a break from intense sessions so it can recover. This is called active recovery, ...

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 ...

During rest, muscles grow: You can spend the day off between intense training sessions on the couch—or should you move around for better recovery? Photo: Getty Images, Collage: FITBOO Rest Day vs.

Your running program is packed with cardio days and sprinkled with strength routines, but that’s not all—it also includes a lot of sweet, sweet rest. This is vital not only because it feels so damn ...

Firefighters are athletes. Taking care of ourselves means not just getting evaluated by our primary care or department physician but truly embracing a healthy lifestyle. Being able understand your ...

Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive towards intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.