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2. 22 cool-down stretches that will help prevent soreness after ...

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   Stretching post-workout also helps with the removal of lactic acid from the muscles, reducing the likelihood of muscle soreness and stiffness allowing for a quicker recovery and less discomfort in ...

3. Muscle cramps are a pain. These expert-approved tips ... - AOL

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   Muscle cramps could also potentially stem from a nerve problem (such as nerve compression), exercising in the heat, a lack of stretching, muscle fatigue, body stress, medication side effects or ...

4. 8 Ways To Use Your Workout and Recovery Routine To Reduce ...

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   “The inflammation [from muscle soreness] is from your body, which is working to heal the micro-tears or micro-injuries from your workout,” says Alexis Chiang Colvin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon ...

5. Delayed onset muscle soreness - Wikipedia

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   Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. 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 ...

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. Exercise-associated muscle cramps - Wikipedia

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   Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) are defined as cramping (painful muscle spasms) during or immediately following exercise. [1] [2] [3] Muscle cramps during exercise are very common, even in elite athletes. EAMC are a common condition that occurs during or after exercise, often during endurance events such as a triathlon or marathon.