Basic Pursuits

The key to exercise progress is effective recuperation. Your exercise is only as good to the extent that the benefits outweigh the stress you put on your body.

The best recuperation is rest. Period.

We earlier reported on a little hack that improved muscle growth. Older exercisers who took a bottle label recommended dose of Ibuprofen accumulated greater muscle mass than controls who didn't. The Ibuprofen's anti-inflammatory properties perhaps speed recovery.

Another hack that improves recovery also seems to be based in fact. A spoon full of baking soda seems to promote greater speed in exercisers. The alkaline soda perhaps neutralizes the lactic acid generated by exercise to promote a speedier recovery.

But rest is best.