15 Proven Ways to Get Faster
13. Give your muscles a squeeze.
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Research shows that the right post-exercise massage can cool inflammation and reduce next-day soreness by 30 percent. That's why the pros have soigneurs to keep their legs flushed, fresh and ready to go fast day after day. No money for a masseuse? Go DIY by slipping into a pair of compression tights after a hard ride. Two manufacturers, 2XU and Skins, offer gradient compression garments, which are snug-fitting base layers that promote circulation to speed recovery and reduce post-exercise soreness.