A Physical Therapist’s Approved Guide to Muscle Recovery

A Physical Therapist’s Approved Guide to Muscle Recovery

There are two things a serious athlete or even a frequent gymgoer should never skip: leg day—of course—and recovery. In a world, however, where pushing harder is often our No. 1 priority, most of us still treat post workout muscle recovery like a footnote to our grind. We show up for heavy squats, sprint intervals, and brutal metcons, yet when it comes to recovery, we default to half-hearted foam rolling or occasional rest days. The relationship…