How do you increase muscle recovery time?

Answer 1

Muscle recovery time is generally considered the time needed for a muscle, after a workout, to return to 90% of it's strength capacity. Some would say 100%, but it depends on our workout routine.

To understand how much muscle recovery time might be needed, you should read this thorough article: http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2009/09/the-truth-about-muscle-recovery-time-short-version/

Answer 2

an easy way i learned was to put your arms behind your head and the sorts your muscles out and slows your breathhing rate down after a long run =)