Relieve post-workout soreness

Gentle stretching can boost blood flow and help repair damaged muscle. or try one of these other proven healers:

Give yourself a rubdown: Roll a foam roller or tennis ball along your achy body part. Massage can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness by up to 40%. (Give yourself an at-home massage with these tips.)

Eat ginger: A daily dose (a teaspoon of raw or powdered) can ease postexercise pain by up to 25%. Add to hot food, like a stir-fry or grilled salmon salad.

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