Exercising regularly has many lasting benefits like added strength, flexibility, balance, heart health and so much more! But what happens when you feel like your body is just not responding to your workouts anymore or you feel tired and unmotivated to stay consistent? Your recovery periods after exercising may be to blame.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1).  Why recovery is so important when it comes to an active exercise schedule and why it often gets overlooked.

2). How consistent stretching after a workout can help improve your body’s resilience to injury and wear down.

3). Why it’s important to be aware of the methods you choose for hydration and the growing market of products that claim they are the best way to re-hydrate.

4). How getting the proper amounts of rest and sleep are key to helping your body repair itself so you are ready to exercise as maximum energy again next time.

5). The importance of considering a regular massage to help your muscles, bones and tendons recover faster after weeks of consistent exercise.

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We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode help you with your recovery periods after exercising. Making sure your body has had enough rest and nourishment in between workouts is key to maintaining a healthy schedule and giving you body what it needs will help you live a long and lasting active lifestyle for years to come.

Team Meredith

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