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Hot tub sessions can help relieve stress, soothe sore muscles and improve heart health
Increase the size of your muscles by bulking up on protein and focusing on slow, intense movements with progressive overloading
Leucine is an amino acid that helps you build muscle — it’s found in both plant and animal protein
Hydration, nutrition and athletic guidance can help, but so can massage, Epsom salt baths and more
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It can take three to four weeks to experience improvement in strength, and up to six months or more to notice visible changes
From protein consumption to progressive strength training and recovery time, you can build more muscle mass in four to 12 weeks
If you don’t have an underlying condition, cold plunges might help ease sore muscles, decrease inflammation and even heighten your focus
Stretch before and after your workouts for maximum benefits, but your pre-workout stretches should be different from your post-workout stretches
It may be OK, depending on your health, fitness level and type of exercise
Stretching, heating pads and massage guns can provide quick relief
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