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Implement an active cooldown routine.
It is essential to dedicate some time to cool down after physical activity to prepare your muscles for recovery. According to a recent study conducted in 2018 on active recovery, runners who engaged in a 50 percent decrease in activity after their workout were able to significantly improve their performance during subsequent runs. The researchers attributed this enhancement to improved blood circulation, which aided in reducing blood lactate levels, the substance responsible for muscle soreness.
Christie Aschwanden, the author of GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery and co-host of the Emerging Form podcast, emphasizes the importance of blood circulation in effectively eliminating waste products from the muscles.
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Include tart cherry juice in your post-workout routine.
