Meaning & use

postexercise

adjective·Academic

Happening in the period right after physical exercise has been completed.

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A postexercise stretch helps muscles cool down and reduces soreness.

The trainer recommended a protein shake as a postexercise snack for muscle recovery.

A note on using this word

Often written 'post-exercise' with a hyphen; it describes recovery-related effects rather than the exercise itself.

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