In the world of sports, it seems like everyone has a different opinion for how to best recover after a long fitness session. Many athletes swear that ice baths are best, others recommend hopping into the sauna, and some even say drinking chocolate milk is the golden ticket to a good recovery. With so many different possibilities regarding sports recovery, it can be extremely confusing to know what’s really best, which is why an athlete dove deep into the science behind all these ultra-hyped methods to find out what’s actually best for your body. Here’s what she found out.
What science tells us is the best way to recover after a sports session
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