Running recovery: tips for avoiding injury

The survey, commissioned by Blackmores, also revealed that a third of Australians only focus on rest and recovery after exercise if they feel sore, and one in 10 never do it.

Andrew Hoare, a sports physiotherapist and director of PhysioTrain is not surprised by the findings.

“With limited time available, recovery is often the easiest component to leave out of your fitness routine, as the benefits of a good recovery are not always felt right away,” he says, adding “the health benefits of…