Active recovery refers to low-intensity exercise performed after strenuous workouts or on recovery days, aiding physiological recovery by enhancing blood flow, accelerating waste removal, and delivering nutrients to muscles. While beneficial for alleviating soreness and promoting readiness, it must be kept truly low-intensity to avoid added fatigue and overtraining risks.
Right off the bat, nothing here is medical advice. You should always consult with your doctor before beginning an exercise routine. Delayed onset muscle soreness is a topic requires that warning, because it's a symptom many experience when they first start exercising, especially after a period away. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is pain and … Continue reading Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and what can be done about it;
