Recovery
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #2
Until now, I’ve only discussed “passive” forms of recovery training that athletes can partake in to help increase the likelihood that they are at full capacity when the time comes [...]
Best Foods for Athletic & Training Recovery
Athletic performance and training require more than hard work and dedication; recovery is a crucial part of the process. Proper nutrition helps athletes and fitness enthusiasts replenish energy, repair muscle [...]
To Ice or Not to Ice?
Pretty much anywhere you read on the internet would undoubtedly inform you to ice any ache, pain, or injury without question. But is this actually sound evidence-based advice that is [...]
Best Foods to Improve Sleep and Optimize Recovery
Quality sleep is essential for overall health and recovery, especially regarding fitness and maintaining an active lifestyle. For the body to repair and regenerate, sleep is essential. It is crucial [...]
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #1
Below you will witness several proven evidence-based methods that serve as a source of "passive" recovery for athletes. In the next article, we will examine several of the key "active" [...]
Strength Training After Injury: How to Safely Return to Exercise and Rebuild Your Strength
Recovering from an injury and getting back into strength training can feel daunting. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who exercises for health and fitness, taking the proper steps to [...]
The Benefits of Cryotheraphy for Athletes
Cryotheraphy isn't a new interventionIf you refer back decades and even well over one hundred years ago you will notice that pretty much every culture practiced some form of cold [...]
High School Football Injury Prevention Strategies for Coaches
High school football is a physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding sport that requires teamwork, discipline, and passion. As young athletes dedicate themselves to the gridiron, the concern for their safety [...]
The 4 Most Important Sports Nutrition Rules for Athletes
3 Big Rocks of Sports Nutrition A lesson in elementary school that really resonated with me was when we were given a large jar and 10 or so objects of...
5 Yoga-Inspired Stretches That Athletes Can Use to Improve Recovery
stretches recovery* delete Recovery is an essential component of any training program. Athletes of all levels need to make proper recovery part of their...
