It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.

Fitness enthusiasts are competitive types. They’re always trying to run faster, lift more weight, and build more muscle, and they quantify everything, relentlessly. For the most part, that attitude is ...

After a tough workout, your body is already doing the heavy lifting. Your muscles are in repair mode, your glycogen stores are drained, and your cells are calling out for the right nutrients to put ...

Trying to speed up muscle recovery after a hard workout? Learn why some experts say that might be something of a fool's errand. When you’re hurting after a hard workout and eager to get to your next ...

If you’ve ever struggled to sit down the day after squats, you know exactly what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) feels like. It’s one of those things that pretty much everyone who works out deals ...

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.

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 ...

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As you get older, it's not uncommon to feel like your body needs longer to recover after a long walk or bike ride or a tough strength-training workout. That's why we asked fitness experts for their ...