Seasoned athletes are familiar/understand the importance of alternating rigorous training sessions with adequate rest. When you’re getting ready for a challenging event like the tough mudder, you’ll want to take on the approach of an experienced athlete: train hard and recover smart. Effective recovery goes beyond just doing nothing. On an off-day, you can stretch out and even mildly work out your sore muscles to keep them flexible, prevent injury, and maybe even minimize tightness. To do this, you’ll need an active recovery program.

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