Workout Recovery
The Surprising Truth About Training the Same Muscles Two Days in a Row
We have all heard the guideline that you should wait at least 48 hours before training the same muscle group again. In a full-body strength program with three weekly sessions, [...]
How to Use the Pool to Recover Faster from Workouts
Pool recovery training is all about reducing the amount of impact your body endures while taking it through a range of motions.
Learn When and How to Take a Rest Day
A lot of science goes into rest days. But rather than bore you with study after study, we are going to keep things simple.
How You Sleep, Eat and Hydrate Matters More Than Any Other Recovery Technique
Every athlete I train is looking for that edge that can put them over the top. Most young athletes believe that if they simply lift weights more often, they will [...]
6 Ways Athletes Ruin Their Bodies During Their Sports Season
Your in-season schedule can be tough to manage. You’re challenged physically during practices and games, and then you’re challenged mentally with school and other obligations. Sometimes this might cause you [...]
3 Ways to Kick-Start Your Fitness Goals This Year
It's the new year and everyone might have a new fitness goals to hit this 2016. Be it getting stronger, putting on muscle or looking great at a beach,...
Can You Handle LeBron James’ Secret Recovery Weapon?
Stumble into LeBron James’ hotel room on a random night during the NBA season, and you might think you’re about to get a kidney stolen. The temperature's chilly. The window [...]
How to Train the Athlete With No Offseason
Athletes are competitive. In the absence of a planned break, many will just push harder. On to the next season, the next game, the next pursuit of a championship ring. [...]
Why Training Hard Every Day Is a Terrible Idea
Athletes are under constant pressure to improve and accelerate their performance. A young athlete looking to make it into D1 sports can often feel like they have to do more [...]
Doing Just a Handful of Reps on Your Rest Day Can Amplify Your Performance
The world of sports performance has made a huge push toward rest and recovery in recent years. This has happened for a few reasons: Cell phones late at night cause [...]
