The difference between static and dynamic stretching, when to do each, how long to hold a stretch, and a simple routine for the major muscle groups.
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Category Archives: Recovery
Rest, stretching and avoiding common injuries.
Why Rest Days Matter and How to Use Them
Why your body needs rest between workouts, how many rest days beginners need, and what active recovery and good sleep look like.
Sore After Exercise? What DOMS Is and What Helps
Why muscles feel sore a day or two after a new workout, how long it usually lasts, what helps, and the warning signs that need medical attention.
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How to Avoid Common Beginner Exercise Injuries
Why new exercisers get injured, how to build up safely, which pains to take seriously, and first aid for sprains and strains.
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