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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Ice Baths for Mindfulness in Athletes?
As experts in sports recovery, we’ve observed the growing popularity of ice baths. While many athletes benefit from proper use, there’s also a lot of hype and misunderstandng of the potential benefits. One area often missed is the potential to use ice baths beyond physical benefits. The mental challenge of enduring cold water can be […]
