Recovery for Tennis Players: The Smarter Way to Stay Healthy, Perform Better, and Play Longer
Recovery isn’t just something tennis players do after a match—it’s a fundamental skill. One that separates athletes who thrive from those who break down. If you’re a tennis player—or a parent of a junior athlete—you already know how physically demanding the sport is. Long matches. Multiple training sessions a day. Travel. Heat. Mental fatigue. And […]
A Better Marathon Recovery Plan
How to Bounce Back Stronger Finishing a marathon is an incredible achievement. Enjoy the feelings of crossing a marathon finish line. All your hard work paid off in finishing that 26.2, but the process doesn’t end at the finish line. Just as you carefully planned your training, your recovery needs equal attention. Proper recovery is […]
Sprinting After a Hamstring Injury: A Practical Guide
Guest post from: Velocity Sports Performance Sprinting after a hamstring injury can be a challenge. Rehabilitating a hamstring injury is not just about healing tissue—it’s about restoring high-performance movement while minimizing the risk of reinjury. For field and court sport athletes, sprinting is often the final hurdle in the return-to-sport journey. But too often, athletes […]
Travel Recovery Guide: How to Beat Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag
Traveling across time zones affects more than just your schedule. It impacts how you feel, how you think, and how your body performs. For athletes, business travelers, and anyone who wants to enjoy their trip without dragging through the first few days, learning to beat travel fatigue and jet lag matters. The following strategies come […]
Give Your Central Nervous System Support
For athletes and active individuals, fatigue isn’t just about sore muscles or tired legs—it can also manifest as mental fog, sluggish decision-making, and reduced reaction time. This is often a sign of mental fatigue or central nervous system (CNS) fatigue, two forms of exhaustion that can drastically impact performance, training quality, and overall well-being. While […]
The Power of Subtraction – A Simpler Approach to Recovery & Wellness
Why Doing More Isn’t Always the Answer When it comes to improving recovery and wellness, most people assume the solution is to do more—more stretching, more supplements, more workouts, more mindfulness techniques. But there’s a hidden cost to this mindset: the more we add, the more overwhelmed we become. Between busy schedules, competing priorities, and […]
Athlete Lifestyle: A Guide to Upgrading Your Recovery
As you get more serious about your training and goals, upgrading your recovery makes more and more sense. That could be taking your career more seriously as a young athlete, stepping up to a marathon or triathlon, or getting ready for the next CrossFit Open. Every decision about how you spend your time, energy, and […]
Creatine Won’t Save You (Unless You’ve Earned It)
Creatine is everywhere right now. And with good reason. Creatine is safe, effective, and backed by science. Fitness influencers call it the “ultimate supplement.” Health blogs say it’s a miracle for energy, recovery, and even brain health. The hype is hard to miss—and the science backs up many of these claims. But there’s a problem: […]
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: […]
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, […]