{
  "id": 14448594,
  "title": "Scientists reveal why some workout recovery tricks can backfire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/scientists-reveal-why-some-workout-recovery-tricks-can-backfire-14448594",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:04:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261013015805.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Ice baths, massages, compression garments, and recovery supplements promise faster muscle recovery, but research suggests their benefits are often overstated, and some techniques may even undermine long-term gains. Scientists say the most effective recovery methods are far simpler and cheaper: getting enough sleep, eating well, and giving muscles time to rebuild.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ScienceDaily Health",
        "title": "Scientists reveal why some workout recovery tricks can backfire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/scientists-reveal-why-some-workout-recovery-tricks-can-backfire",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:04:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}