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  • Recovery is an active process that directly impacts performance and fitness gains; your body needs specific conditions to repair muscle damage effectively
  • Start recovery immediately after workouts by bringing your heart rate down to 100 beats per minute, followed by foam rolling to reduce muscle tightness and improve circulation
  • Proper nutrition timing is key — consume healthy carbohydrates and protein after exercising to replenish glycogen and support muscle repair
  • Massage outperformed all other recovery techniques in reducing muscle soreness, fatigue and inflammation, with benefits lasting up to 96 hours after treatment
  • Clean air quality is an overlooked recovery factor — indoor pollution increases inflammation and reduces oxygen availability when your body needs it most for healing
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