Lifting

April 13, 2009, 4:49 pmwomenshealth

Weight-lifting can leave your muscles tired, sore and tauter than Meg Ryan's forehead in The Women.

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"Lifting reduces range of motion as a result of bulking and tightening of muscles," says yoga instructor Lynn Burgess. Over time this limits gains because muscles need to contract to build strength, but they can't contract properly when they're tight. But a study by Springfield College, US, found that doing five minutes of yoga after lifting speeds recovery. Do each of these moves once before and after your workout.

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