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Long touted as a key to maintaining strong, healthy bones, milk may also be the fuel you need for overall fitness. From building muscle to burning fat, milk can do your body good, especially if you choose low-fat or fat-free varieties.

Quench Your Whole Body: Swap your sports drink for milk, which is packed with protein, carbohydrates, calcium, and electrolytes. It may help you rehydrate better after your sweat session.

Bulk Up: Lift a glass of milk after lifting weights to help build lean muscle mass.

Lose Weight: If you're trying to drop pounds, down a glass after your workout. Milk may accelerate the rate at which your body burns calories.

Gain Endurance: After a tough endurance cardio session, treat yourself to low-fat chocolate milk, which research shows could help you bounce back better for a second workout the same day.

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