Life Kit How to recover after a workout
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Jan 30, 2025 
Margaret Serino, a producer and personal trainer, shares her experience with injury and recovery. She discusses essential strategies for easing back into exercise to avoid further issues. Expert insights highlight the importance of proper warm-up and cool-down routines. The conversation also covers effective nutrition and hydration tactics for recovery, emphasizing the balance between meals and snacks. Listeners are encouraged to celebrate small victories in their fitness journeys, reinforcing the mental approach needed for long-term success.
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Margaret's Back Injury
- Margaret Serino injured her back lifting weights after a long break from the gym.
- She didn't warm up and lifted too heavy, leading to a painful injury and months of physical therapy.
Ease Back In
- When returning to exercise after a break, start slowly.
- Retrain your body to handle stress by working out easier than you think you need to.
Causes of Injury
- Many injuries occur when people try to exercise at the same intensity as they did when they were younger.
- This often leads to overuse injuries like tendonitis and arthritis flares.