Life Kit: Health How to recover after a workout
Jan 30, 2025
Margaret Serino, a producer with a wealth of experience in health and wellness discussions, shares her personal journey of overcoming a workout injury. She emphasizes the importance of warm-ups, cool-downs, and stretching to prevent injuries. The conversation dives into smart recovery strategies, highlighting how to listen to your body when resuming fitness after a break. Serino also underscores the vital roles of rest, nutrition—especially protein—and hydration in post-workout recovery, helping listeners maximize their efforts in the gym.
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Margaret's Injury Experience
- Margaret Serino injured her lower back when she returned to heavy weightlifting after a long break without warming up.
- This injury forced her to work with a physical therapist for months and reshaped her approach to workouts.
Return Slow, Rest Well
- If returning to exercise after a break, go slow and budget time for rest and recovery to prevent injury.
- Mixing up workouts and taking rest days is essential to avoid overuse injuries.
Plan Rest Days Weekly
- Schedule one to two days off each week for rest, using light activity like yoga or household chores on off days.
- Varying training types and intensities helps maintain long-term fitness and injury prevention.