When Strength Work Isn’t the Whole Story When I first started lifting again, I thought “recovery days” just meant active rest (walks instead of runs, for example) and stretching. But after weeks of consistent workouts, my progress plateaued — my muscles weren’t rebuilding as fast as I expected. The missing piece? Nutrition. What you eat after strength training is what actually builds  the strength you’re training for. If your body doesn’t get the right nutrients within that k