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6 Ways to Avoid the Ache of Exercise

You know as soon as you walk away from a killer spinning class that you're going to feel it the next day. Muscle pain doesn't discriminate: Both seasoned athletes and weekend warriors can experience stiff and achy muscles after a hard workout. Here's help.

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Warm Up

Remember high school gym class when stretching was a preparation for the day's activity? Bad idea. Stretching cold muscles can lead to soreness, says Mike Adesso, a certified athletic trainer and physical therapist at University Sports Medicine in Buffalo, New York. He recommends "dynamic stretches," which mimic the movements you're about to do. For example, if you're a golfer, rotate your upper body from side to side while holding an exercise ball or some light hand-weights to warm up your spine and core. If you're a jogger, walk briskly for a few minutes.



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