The Ideal Post-Workout Snack to Recover and Build Muscle, According to a Dietitian

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, dietitian Natalie Rizzo shares her favorite post-workout snack to help the body recover and rebuild muscle.
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Post-workout carbs: Expert shares why you need them more than you think

In the world of fitness, carbs often get a bad reputation. From keto trends to low-carb weight loss plans, many people ...

I’m a breathing coach—this is the 5-minute breathing trick I swear by to lower post-workout stress

Use this simple post-workout method to leave the gym feeling calm and clear-headed.
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Stretching Before vs. After Exercise: Which Is More Beneficial?

Stretching before and after exercise can help improve your performance, reduce muscle soreness, and prevent injury with the ...
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Craving salt after exercise? Here’s what it really means

After a high-intensity workout or long run, that desperate reach for salty snacks feels almost instinctual. Whether it’s chips, pretzels or a spoonful of peanut butter, the post-exercise salt craving ...
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Should you eat before or after a workout?

Food is fuel for the body and for exercise. Eating both before and after a workout can help the body perform better, but the right meal and timing vary depending on a person’s fitness and health goals ...
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Post-exercise milk helps protect bone density in adults over 60

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical ...
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Brain neurons after exercise drive long-term endurance gains

When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) have discovered that what happens in ...