Whether you're a competitive athlete who has the nerve to try a couch-to-5K running schedule for the first time, or a weekend warrior who works hard and plays harder, your body needs to recover from the demands you make to him to stay healthy and get stronger.
However, recovery can be a difficult concept to put into practice, and while a lazy day with Netflix on the couch is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a day off, a recovery plan should be just as good Be coordinated as a training plan to prevent injuries and make you feel best about all the activities you participate in.
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Here are six strategies to create a recovery plan that will keep you healthy and charged.