Recovery
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Explore the following articles designed to help you recover from your training and event and that will help you come back stronger for your next race.
Articles and Recipes

3 Hot and Cold Therapies for Postworkout Recovery
These three temperature-based therapies offer postworkout recovery support.

6 Workout Recovery Tools
Here are tools to use at the end of a workout, after an athletic event, or whenever you need to de-stress.

Do Compression Garments Work?
Compression garments and devices manipulate your circulatory system to boost performance and recovery. Are they right for you?

How to Make Energy Bars
Store-bought varieties are often high in sugar and unhealthy oils. Follow these homemade energy-bar recipes to create nutritious versions.

Hip Stretches for Mobility and Strength
Keep your hips happy and fit for a lifetime.

3 Ankle-Mobility Exercises
Three drills to loosen up your ankles and their kinetic chain.

Almond-Butter Protein Balls
These no-bake bites are great to have on hand when you want a treat. We replaced the traditional powdered milk with a high-quality whey protein powder.

What Is Overtraining?
Are your workouts leaving you overwhelmed or overly sore? Before you blame it on overtraining syndrome, consider whether one of three more likely scenarios might be to blame.

Is Stretching Good for You?
Here's the latest science on stretching. Plus, we have eight mobility exercises to help you build flexibility.

Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
Enjoy the taste of this beloved fall pie in a healthy, blendable shake.

An All-Natural Gym Recovery Kit
Bounce back more quickly between workouts with these all-natural recovery strategies.

The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning
Cold exposure and conditioning may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.

A Simplified Guide to Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition
Wondering how to optimize your pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies? Hear from a Life Time dietitian about the most important things to consider.

6 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid
Things to watch out for to prevent hindering your endurance efforts.

Fitness Fix: Preventing Shin Splints
Three easy exercises to prevent shin splints.