I'm aiming at dropping body fat and gaining muscle back. What is the best post-workout recovery method? I'm returning to working out after a too long medical reason break. I have started slow and am trying to get things working again. I have found that I have muscles that I forgot about and they are most definitely letting me know about it LOL. I can handle most of the soreness but there is a little too much for me to be able to workout and go to work. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.