Which practice involves manipulating muscles to aid recovery?

• A. Static Stretching
• B. Massage
• C. Duration
• D. Intensity

Answer: (B)

Techniques that directly manipulate muscles and surrounding soft tissues are commonly used to aid recovery. Massage fits this description because it involves hands-on pressure and movement applied to muscles and soft tissues. This manipulation helps relax tight areas, improve local blood flow and lymphatic drainage, and can reduce soreness after training, all of which support faster recovery and readiness for the next session. Static stretching, while beneficial for flexibility, mainly lengthens muscles and doesn’t provide the same targeted soft-tissue manipulation for recovery. Duration and intensity describe how long you work or how hard you work rather than a recovery technique, so they don’t involve manipulating muscles to aid recovery.