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by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Know how to recover from a workout. Hint: It does not involve binge-watching … It takes more than a heart-pounding workout with plenty of sweat to get in shape. Sure, that covers the basics. However, the sophisticated exerciser knows (and everyone eventually learns) success requires some nurturing. Here are the rules for fitness engagement—and disengagement. Work Hard You’ve probably already got this. Give it your all on the Fitness Floor or in the studio or pool. Max out your reps, weights, and duration. Accomplish the healthy exhaustion happily associated with a well-done workout. Long after you stop exercising though, your body continues to perform. Tender muscles and minor stiffness indicate you are working hard behind-the-scenes to deliver sculpted muscles and increased stamina (for future, now you may feel like flopping down on the couch). Help make fitness happen with active recovery days. Rest Well The most effective fitness programs include recovery days. Give your body the opportunity to capitalize on all the good stuff you prompted during your workout. On these days, avoid intense physical activity. This allows repair of the muscles and tissues that were broken down during exercise. Some interpret an easy day as laziness …

Cultivating a state of wellness is personal and ongoing. Here’s how to make it your daily mission …

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Does anyone really experience December? What if this month, with all its own wonder, appeared at the end of winter instead of the start. What would we capture ...