recovery

Our body relies on electricity and electromagnetics for many processes to work optimally. Not the kind, however, that keeps our homes well-lit and our phones charged, but one that’s more subtle on the surface yet meaningful on the cellular level. Pulsed electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) therapies...

Train Smart, Squash Cortisol, Make Progress Stop sabotaging your gains. If you always feel smashed the day after training, you're doing something wrong. Here's how to fix it. It happens when hard training upsets the natural recovery curve and leaves us in a state of fatigue, a feeling like...

By Leo Shveyd, Co-Owner of Advanced Wellness As a performance trainer, I am often asked, “Can injuries be predicted?”. My response: Sometimes…sometimes not! But is there a way to know when you are at an increased risk for injury and decreased performance? Most definitely! What follows is a...

ACTIVE LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE FOR RECOVERY This may be the most simple method to speed workout recovery, but it's very effective. As you train a muscle group, increased blood flow is siphoned to the area in order to continue to fuel the activity. This increased local blood flow also triggers a...

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned professional, the high of crossing a finish line, the rush of beating a personal best, and the relentless grind of pushing physical limits are all too familiar. And so is the fine line between peak performance and the precipice of injury. The throb...

Trip your anabolic ignition switch with the right nutritional choices after a workout By George L. Redmon PhD All of the body’s important recovery and adaptive processes require specific nutrients to proceed optimally. For this reason, the period immediately following a workout is the most...

Muscle soreness is a common condition most bodybuilders experience after engaging in physical activity, particularly when they perform exercises that their body is not accustomed to or at an intensity level beyond their usual routine. It causes pain, discomfort, stiffness, and tenderness to the...

Keeping gains- These tips are for the moderate user and not for the high dose or long term AAS user, these basic methods will help maintain a degree of muscularity while in the off period. If all procedures are carried out during cycle you would of maximise gains and will be carrying new muscle...

Support muscle growth on the days you aren’t in the gym. By Kris Gethin Active recovery describes the activity you do when you’re not crushing your muscles with resistance training. Hiking through woodlands, cycling down mountains, swimming laps, or taking a yoga class are all examples of...

MUSCLE RECOVERY Muscle recovery is a vital part of your body’s healing process. It’s the time between workouts when your muscles are most vulnerable, and the more time you give them to heal, the better. After all, if you don’t give your muscles enough time to recover from an intense...

The New Year is here and everyone is hitting the gym ready to tackle their fitness goals. However, going full steam ahead and doing an overhaul of your entire routine both in and out of the gym has a high probability of making you feel overwhelmed. That can lead to frustration, and then you’re...

In the fast-paced world of sports and fitness, where the pursuit of peak performance reigns supreme, Sport Cryo emerges as a game-changer, redefining the norms of athletic recovery. Nestled in the dynamic hubs of North Scottsdale and North Phoenix, Sport Cryo transcends being just a clinic; it’s...

In recent years, the cold plunge, where people immerse themselves in near-freezing water, has become immensely popular, going viral on social media with over 500 million views and various sports personalities endorsing it as part of their recovery regimen. However, this practice isn’t new, as...

We know a lot about the physiological part of training, nutrition and recovery. You may think that if you optimize these factors you will have optimal progression and gains. People don’t often think as much about sleep, circadian rhythm, life outside the gym, and especially about stress. A...

From rigorous training regimens to precise nutrition plans, athletes and fitness enthusiasts are always seeking ways to push their boundaries and achieve new levels of success. Amidst the intense workouts and competitions, recovery is a crucial yet often underestimated aspect that can make all...

Recovery is one of the most underappreciated components of the overall training plan, yet it’s arguably the most important. Training provides the stress that creates an environment for the body to adapt (and become stronger, bigger, faster, you name it), but it’s adequate rest and recovery that...

Should I Take Creatine on Rest Days? Creatine (monohydrate) is arguably the single most popular sports supplement available with numerous benefits backed by countless studies across a diverse set of populations. Research continues to uncover the numerous benefits of creatine supplementation...

Top athletes are always looking to get the most out of their performance by training to reach their maximum potential. A big part of their training may include finding ways to improve their breathing patterns, optimizing lung capacity, and shortening recovery time. Once thought of as just a way...

Part VI Are Enzymes The Answer to Treat Genetic Diseases and other Modern Day Killers? A crowd of Bob's employees had gathered around me by this time. One of them asked, "Do you think that enzyme deficiency is causing the health problems in today's bodybuilders and left unchecked could...

You get in the gym, you kick butt in there, and then you get out of there. The schedule can be tough and your life can be busy, but you always manage to find the time and energy to make it to the gym your 4 or 5 days each week to get the job done. Training is only part of the battle, as you...