RECOVERY AFTER EXERCISE

Recovery after exercise is essential to muscle and tissue repair and strength building. A muscle needs anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to repair and rebuild, and working it again too soon simply leads to tissue breakdown instead of building. For weight training routines, never work the same muscles groups two days in a row.
There are as many methods of recovery as there are athletes. The following are some of the most commonly recommended by the experts.

• Rest.
• Stretch.
• Cool Down.
• Eat Properly.
• Replace Fluids.
• Try Active Recovery.
• Have a Massage.
• Alternate Hot and Cold Baths or Showers.
• Get Lots of Sleep.
• Avoid Overtraining.