Recovery
3 Reason Why Athletes Should Train Around Injuries
Injuries are an inevitable part of sports. Anyone who has been an athlete for long has suffered an injury. I have had most any injury you can think of and [...]
Stretching: You’re doing it Wrong
Athletes of any sport would do well to remember that when it comes to preparing the body for activity, there are certain goals we must achieve, basically across the board. [...]
Fuel Your Next Run With This Homemade Energy Bar
Athletes need to perform at their best, and to do that they need to fuel their bodies. Energy bars are a great pre or post run snack to boost your run...
The Key Chemical for Recovery You’re Probably Ignoring (And How to Make More Of It)
It's a simple formula: The quicker you recover, the more training volume you can handle. Done right, greater volume/intensity of training results in bigger gains in performance. Your workouts are [...]
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 [...]
Why Most Athletes’ Recovery Priorities Are Completely Out of Whack
Every athlete is looking for their ticket to the top. The latest trend in which many young have become invested is recovery. Athletes are spending countless amounts of money and [...]
Christian McCaffrey’s Remarkable Dedication to Recovery
Christian McCaffrey’s recovers like he plays—hard. The Carolina Panthers' do-it-all back played 91.3% of his team’s offensive snaps last season, totaling the third-most touches in the league. His 924 snaps [...]
9 Exercises Every Women’s Lacrosse Player Should Be Doing This Season
Lacrosse season is upon us, which means that after months of Fall Ball training, it's finally game time. Your biggest focus during the season, besides taking home some Ws, should [...]
4 Biggest 5K Training Mistakes
A 5K race provides an excellent opportunity for running newcomers to get their feet wet. However, because the distance isn't as daunting as other races, people tend to make lots [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Be Working Out Every Day
The best athletes in the world are committed to a training program that enhances their physical skills. However, working out every day often doesn't necessarily always lead to better results. It's [...]
