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2. 20 cool-down stretches that will help prevent soreness after ...

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   Stretching post-workout also aids in the removal of lactic acid buildup in your muscles, which can reduce muscle stiffness and soreness, allowing for a quicker recovery and less discomfort in the ...

3. Delayed onset muscle soreness - Wikipedia

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   The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise. [1] [2]: 63 It is thought to be caused by eccentric (lengthening) exercise, which causes small-scale damage (microtrauma) to the muscle fibers. After such exercise, the muscle adapts rapidly to prevent muscle damage, and thereby soreness, if the exercise is repeated. [1] [2 ...

4. Experts Say Weight Lifting Is The Fountain Of Youth. Here's ...

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   Include gentle stretches and mobility exercises before and after lifting to get your muscles acclimated and prevent injury. Focus on form. Follow visual guides (like the loop videos included for ...

5. DOMS: Are Sore Muscles After a Workout Normal? - AOL

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   DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) is normal after a workout. Learn the signs of muscle soreness and the signs of pain and injury, and how to relieve sore muscles.

6. Cooling down - Wikipedia

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   It aids in decreasing the body's temperature, removing lactic acid from the muscles and increasing flexibility. [5] Each stretch should be held for a minimum of 10–20 seconds and stretched to the point of mild discomfort but not pain. [7] Each muscle used in mid-high-intensity exercise should then be stretched during the cool-down. [7]

7. Stretching - Wikipedia

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   Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately expanded and flexed in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. [1] The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion.