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fromWIRED
4 days ago

Do Not Jump Into an Ice Bath Before Your 12-Mile Run, and Other Cold Plunge Tips

Cold plunging after workouts for one to five minutes at 10–15°C can reduce muscle soreness, support recovery, stimulate circulation, and boost mood.
fromScienceDaily
4 weeks ago

This type of meat supercharges muscle growth after workouts

A new study examined how muscles respond to weight training when people eat different types of pork afterward. Researchers compared high-fat and lean ground pork burgers that contained the same amount of protein to see how each affected short-term muscle growth. The results surprised the team and added to growing evidence that the body's muscle-building process after exercise depends not just on how much protein is consumed, but on the type of protein as well.
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