recovery

In recent years, gaining access to sophisticated recovery modalities and technologies has become increasingly easier. From personal e-stim to cryotherapy and infrared sauna studios, the general population may indulge in the same treatments as professional athletes and celebrities. There are...

People spend more time recovering from a workout than actually working out, enduring hours of soreness brought on by muscular inflammation. If not treated right, this workout side effect can make it harder to go for another session. Whether it’s fatigue, muscle cramps, or the classic delayed...

Were you struggling to sit down on the toilet this morning because of that brutal leg workout you did yesterday? (Don’t worry, anyone who has ever grunted through enough squats has experienced that tribulation.) Whether you're a recreational gym-goer or a competitive bodybuilder, recovery is an...

By: Matt Weik If you train with any kind of intensity, you know what follows – extreme soreness. DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) is real, and when it creeps in to pay you a visit, you’ll look for just about anything to provide some relief. How well you recover from intense workouts will...

One of the hottest ingredients as of late in the supplement industry for increasing performance is that of quercetin, it’s being promoted to provide a more ‘natural’ form of energy and to promote recovery. The truth is that quercetin is an effective supplement for intense training regimens, but...

Is a vitamin deficiency keeping you from making the most of your gym time? Learn which vitamins are essential for muscle growth and recovery. While you’re driving home from the gym, muscle growth and repair is happening at the cellular level. Cellular synthesis and tissue repair depend on a...

What are the best supplements for recovery? Fitness expert Alex Stewart looks at five crucial supplements that focus on recovering muscles for growth and development. As an athlete or bodybuilder, you require a lot from your body, which is why it's important to properly recover after each...

The post-workout window is an important time to consume the nutrients needed to refuel your body and maximize performance. Learn which nutrients to consume! Are you giving your body what it needs to recover after every workout? If the answer is no, then it’s time to step up your post-workout...

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Don't let proper workout recovery be an afterthought. This complete guide teaches you the benefits of proper sleep, nutrition, supplementation, meditation and more! This Guide Teaches You: How to improve your muscle building results by maximizing every aspect of recovery. What steps you can...

Are you taking advantage of the benefits of l-glutamine? Check out the top 5 benefits of l-glutamine and why this supplement should be in your post-workout shake! Glutamine could be one of, if not the most underrated and undervalued supplements when it comes to improving your health, wellness...

There has never been a better time than the present to take advantage of supplementation in regards to muscle enhancement and performance. I hear it all the time from Jorge Betancourt and other bodybuilders who competed during the beginning of mass marketed sports nutrition; “You younger guys...

Many fans enjoy seeing their favorite athletes under the bright lights and performing on the big stages. It’s easy to be inspired by their greatness, but almost all of them will tell you that the greatness is achieved through the work that is done when no one is watching. Venus Williams is a...

by Matt Weik Not sure if you’ve heard of the latest trend in self-massage tools, but it’s called a “massage gun,” and it is basically a portable electric muscle massager. These nifty devices are just one of the countless pieces of equipment that you can use, along with your bodyweight and...

Following the advice of genetically elite lifters is misleading. Many top competitors have excellent physiques in spite of what they do, not because of what they do. There are other types of genetic freaks as well – those who respond extremely well to PEDs. Their receptors have a great affinity...

by Jacob Wilson, Ph.D., C.S.C.S.*D. If you’re putting in a big effort at the gym to build muscle, it’s important to keep in mind that what happens after you leave the weight room also has an impact on your gains. You may have heard fitness enthusiasts and pros refer to this post-training time as...

Post-workout protein shakes: Do they reduce muscle pain, aid recovery? A recent, small scale study concludes that protein shakes, compared with high carbohydrate drinks, do not reduce muscle pain or speed up muscle recovery after a workout. However, there are several issues with the study. Do...

I was just weeks away from the most important five minutes of my athletic lifetime, and I was in desperate need of a miracle. I ended up instead with a Recoveryair PRO Compression Vest from Therabody. To my surprise, the end results were, well, pretty miraculous. My first jiujitsu competition...

In this day and age, stressors surround us; from the foods we eat, to the places we live in, to the lifestyles we lead. In a world where we’re constantly looking to accomplish more in less time it’s paramount that we examine how to maximize what little down-time we have in our daily lives...

In this day and age, stressors surround us; from the foods we eat, to the places we live in, to the lifestyles we lead. In a world where we’re constantly looking to accomplish more in less time it’s paramount that we examine how to maximize what little down-time we have in our daily lives...