Proper recovery is a frequently overlooked element of exercise program design, but it can be the difference between long-term exercise adherence and burnout or injury.
Leaders at ACE are often sought out as subject matter experts by major media outlets. Here, we share recent contributions made by two members of the ACE team exploring the importance of proper recovery.
Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, President and CEO of ACE, spoke to The New York Times about whether soreness is a sign of a good workout and if not being sore means you’re not working hard enough. “A common misconception,” Dr. Bryant explains, “is that soreness means a workout was effective. While some soreness is normal, it is not a requirement for muscle growth.”
Check out this article to learn more about what sore muscles actually mean and what you or your clients should do when feeling sore between workouts.
Should You Always Be Sore After a Workout?
Christopher Gagliardi, MS, Scientific Education Content Manager at ACE, recently spoke to Outside magazine about proper recovery and provided a 10-move mobility routine for active recovery that is perfect for those days when you or your clients need a break from more high-intensity exercise. This full-body routine can be performed all at once or as a series of “movement snacks” throughout the day.
A 10-Move Active Recovery Routine
