The Influence of Fascia on Stretching
When it comes to stretching, most people are thinking about muscles and joints. But there’s a lot more to consider and there is a significant influence of fascia on stretching. Let explain what that is and why it matters? What is Fascia and How Does it Work? Fascia is a connective tissue that encases, supports, […]
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 […]
Olympic Athletes Use Sleep Better Than You
You Snooze, You Win In the pursuit of qualifying for the Olympics and the chance to stand on the podium, athletes often push their bodies to the limit. Amidst rigorous training, meticulous nutrition plans, optimized supplement stacks, and cutting-edge technology, one fundamental yet often underestimated aspect of recovery remains paramount: sleep. Dr. Jessica Bartley, the […]
Why Olympic Athletes Are Using Tissue Work to Prepare for Paris 2024
As the world’s elite athletes gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the intensity of their training regimens is at an all-time high. The demands on their bodies are immense, with rigorous schedules pushing their muscles and nervous systems to their limits. To meet these challenges, athletes have turned to advanced tissue work techniques, […]
Blood Flow Restriction for Recovery: A Secret of Paris 2024 Olympic Athletes
As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, athletes and their support teams are constantly exploring innovative recovery methods to gain an edge. One such method, is passive blood flow restriction (pBFR), also known as ischemic preconditioning. It is emerging as a secret weapon in the recovery arsenal of many elite athletes. This cutting-edge […]
Why Olympic Athletes Are Using Ice Baths for Recovery
As summer heats up, maintaining peak performance and effective recovery becomes crucial for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re training for a marathon, participating in intense CrossFit sessions, or simply enjoying weekend soccer games, recovery is key to staying active and injury-free. At Vive Recovery Studio, we’ve developed recovery strategies based on decades of […]
The Not-So-Secret Method for Olympic Athletes: Pneumatic Compression
If you know anything about elite sports recovery, its no secret that athletes will be using pneumatic compression at the Paris Olympics. As those athletes gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, they’re leveraging every possible way to enhance their performance and recovery. After all, when you’ve been training for years, for events that […]
The Red Glow of Recovery: How Athletes Are Using Red Light Therapy Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, athletes worldwide are fine-tuning their training regimens to gain any possible edge. Part of those training regimes, is the recovery that follows. Thats what allows them go out and do it again as well as for their bodies to adapt. Among the various recovery techniques gaining popularity, red light […]
Ice Bath vs. Sauna: Which is Better?
Looking for a new recovery method to boost your athletic performance? It’s time to weigh in on the debate over ice baths vs. saunas. Both methods have been gaining popularity and for good reasons. While ice baths are perfect for reducing inflammation and enhancing mental toughness, saunas are excellent for improving cardiovascular health and promoting relaxation. But which method is better for long-term health benefits, stress relief, or muscle hypertrophy? This article explores the scientific evidence behind ice baths and saunas and provides guidance on how to use each recovery tool to achieve optimal performance and well-being.
Building Your Nutrition and Supplement Strategy: A Four-Step Hierarchy
You want to do more of what you love, perform better, and do it without fatigue, pain, or restrictions. Supplements offer an appealing strategy for achieving this, but with so many influencers and brands making bold claims, it’s easy to get lost in misinformation and junk science. At Vive Recovery Studio, we’ve witnessed the benefits […]
