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Podcast: The Better Man Podcast
Episode: 064: The Science Behind Staying Strong & Injury-Free with Physical Therapist Zach Long
Description: When you exercise consistently and push your body past its limits, injuries can happen. The problem is, most guys don't know the best way to recover from current injuries and prevent future ones. For example, most guys think passive stretching can reduce injuries, but this isn't exactly true. Stretching does provide relief, but without strengthening the underlying muscles, joints, and tendons around the injured body part, you won't prevent future injuries from happening. The same is true for resting through an injury — in fact, staying active helps you recover from injuries faster than simply resting. ...