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Fixing Your Sleep Quality

Fixing Your Sleep Quality

Why You Feel Tired Despite Getting Enough Sleep: Understanding Sleep Quality vs. Quantity Many people dutifully clock seven to nine hours of sleep each night, only to wake up feeling groggy, unrefreshed, and far from energized. If this sounds familiar, the issue may not be the quantity of your sleep but its quality. High-quality sleep […]

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Maintaining shoulder health lets you do the things you love

Bulletproof Shoulders: A Playbook for Injury-Free Performance

When shoulder health is compromised it disrupts your ability to stay active and perform at your best. Whether you’re an overhead athlete—like a swimmer, volleyball player, or CrossFit enthusiast—or just looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, taking care of your shoulders is critical. Fortunately, many shoulder injuries are preventable with the right strategies. At Vive […]

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A MyoFascial Approach to Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery

Emerging research shows that a myofascial approach to sports injury is important. However, when it comes to sport injury, the focus is often solely on the muscles. New research suggest that effective recovery techniques should address the surrounding connective tissues, including fascia and tendons. According to a new systematic review by Wilke et al., only […]

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Cupping for Muscle Recovery: Understanding Heme Oxygenase and Diapedesis

Cupping therapy has gained popularity among athletes and active individuals as an effective method for enhancing muscle recovery. But what’s really happening when those distinctive purple cupping marks appear on your skin? Is there a meaning to cupping marks? To fully appreciate the benefits of cupping for muscle recovery, it’s important to understand the biological […]

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How To: Box Breathing for Recovery

Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a simple yet powerful technique that helps manage stress, improve focus, and support recovery. By calming the nervous system, it aids in physical and mental recovery, making it an essential tool for athletes and active individuals. What Is Box Breathing? Box breathing involves a structured breathing pattern: […]

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Heat Management Strategies for Athletes During the Paris Olympics

As the Paris Olympics unfold, one challenge looms large for athletes: the intense summer heat. With todays temperatures soaring past 100 degrees Fahrenheit, managing heat has become a crucial aspect of both performance and recovery. The blazing sun is not just a discomfort; it’s a formidable opponent. Whether you’re an Olympian or an everyday athlete, […]

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Mastering jet lag

A How-To Guide for Mastering Jet Lag

As we watch the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris, don’t be surprised if some look a little drowsy in that moment of excitement. That’s because, jet lag can be a formidable adversary for anyone crossing multiple time zones, disrupting sleep patterns, energy levels, and overall well-being. After all, sleep is the most important […]

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