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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strength Training for Faster Recovery
After intense physical activity, your muscles, tendons, and joints often bear the brunt of fatigue and strain. Soreness in your muscles, stiff and aching joints, and tendons that hurt keep you from getting back out and moving again. However, in this this post-exercise time-frame, strength training is a tool for expediting the recovery process. Here’s […]
Carbohydrates for Recovery in Exercise and Sports
Introduction Since we work with active people and athletes, we often get asked about the best strategies for recovery after exercise. One of the most effective and scientifically supported methods is through the consumption of carbohydrates. Unfortunately, carbohydrates are often painted as a villain that cause weight gain. However, carbohydrates play a crucial role in […]
Curcumin For Recovery: Taming Inflammation Naturally
Having spent decades helping people improve performance and wellness, we’re excited to delve into using curcumin for recovery. Curcumin is a bio-active compound found in turmeric. Let’s explore how this golden spice can be your ally in the battle against inflammation during injury recovery. What Is Curcumin? Curcumin is the superstar within turmeric—the spice that […]
Shin Splints: Understanding Common Lower Leg Conditions
Introduction As an athlete or active individual, you’ve likely encountered the term “shin splints.” But what exactly does it encompass? In this quick guide, we’ll explore the three conditions that fall under this umbrella term: Tibial Stress Syndrome (TSS), Stress Fractures, and Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS). Let’s dive in and equip you with essential knowledge to navigate […]
Sauna Protocols for Health and Performance
Guest article from Velocity Sports Performance In the pursuit of optimal health and performance, we should first focus on diet, exercise, and sleep. But deliberate heat exposure, specifically through sauna use, may help us achieve our goals. Its another powerful tool we can use. Sauna use has been linked to a myriad of health benefits, […]
