After a challenging workout, your recovery efforts are integral to how you feel the next day. But, as women, are there specific activities we need to be doing to protect and heal our bodies while our muscles are recovering and rebuilding? So how do we make sure we aren't sabotaging the work we spend in the gym? No matter how much effort you put into training and working out, the...

You hit the weights, put in the work, and push yourself to your limit. The workout is done, and you may think the hard part is complete. The sweat and energy exertion seem to be the most crucial part of the actual workout. We wear muscle soreness and fatigue as a badge of honor and an indicator of successful exercise. Something we fail to remember is that post-workout recovery is...