The answer may surprise you.

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You drag yourself out of bed the morning after a tough workout, wincing as your muscles protest with every movement. That familiar ache – sometimes a gentle reminder of yesterday’s efforts, sometimes ...

Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights ...

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? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports ...

After Ashley Graham finishes a workout, she reaches for a super healthy protein-packed snack: apples and almond butter. “In general, most people need 40 to 120 grams of carbohydrates post-workout.

After a high-intensity workout or long run, that desperate reach for salty snacks feels almost instinctual. Whether it’s chips, pretzels or a spoonful of peanut butter, the post-exercise salt craving ...

File this under “no duh”: Working out is good for you. Research shows that it can help to extend your lifespan, improve your memory, help you sleep better and more. There are nearly no downsides to ...

The saying goes that you never regret a workout, but not prioritising rest and recovery can make you less likely to hurry back to the gym. From an increased risk of injuries to a rise in fatigue, ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...