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The workout recovery techniques backed by science—and the ones that are just hype

A review finds massage has the strongest support, while ice baths and supplements show only small or inconsistent recovery benefits, researchers said.

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Finishing a tough workout always feels good. That is, until a few hours later, when those uncomfortable muscle aches start setting in. This discomfort can linger for days—making easy, everyday tasks a challenge.

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Maybe it's time to look at sour cherries with a slightly different eye. The small, bright red fruit The article Sour cherries: The fruit that can become your new ally in post-workout recovery was published on TLIFE.

Ice baths, massage, compression and supplements promise quick recovery. But what does the research show and what are the three main things that make the difference?

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