Ever pushed yourself so hard in a workout sesh that every little movement (say, getting up out of bed or even *ahem* off the toilet seat) felt like a Herculean task the next day? That’s because you ...

Training breaks down muscles, which is why recovery is essential to build them back stronger. Athletes need to view recovery as an integral part of training, equally as important as the workouts.

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