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We all know professional and budding athletes have a list of tried and tested recovery routines. Some of these include hydrotherapy, stretching, ice baths, vasopneumatic compression for athletes, etc. The EMST150 expiratory muscle strength trainer is a new addition to many of my mate’s training plans. In this article, I’ll explain why… One of the …
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Massage boots and compression boots are two terms common in physical therapy. They ease pain in certain areas of the leg and boost recovery. These two terms are used interchangeably but are there any differences between them? In this article, we will talk about the difference between massage boots for circulation, how they work, who …
Massage Boots: Are They The Same As Compression Boots? Read More »
It’s no secret that athletes and budding-athletes who take part in high intensity trainingput a huge toll on their bodies. If they don’t have a process that allows their body to recover from all that labor, it could harm their performance and potentially their long term health. In order to avoid this, specialists advise athletes …
So, When Should Athletes Take Ice Baths? Our Guide… Read More »
Yoga is definitely beneficial for runners of all categories, entry level to elite. It helps to build muscles, boost focus, and strengthen and loosen your muscles to prevent injuries, among other benefits. Adding yoga to your exercises as a runner also helps to give your body the recovery it needs. However, there has been confusion …
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Hangovers are the painful consequence of having too much to drink. But can you sweat out the alcohol? In this article, we will answer this question along with tips for training with a hangover. Can You Sweat Out Alcohol? Many people ask this question based on the belief that alcohol leaves our body through sweat. …
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A vasopneumatic compression is a form of treatment that uses external compression to treat medical conditions like swollen limbs or circulation disorders. Vasopneumatic compression is a form of physical therapy, also used in medicine, that reduces swelling or inflammation of the lower or upper extremities after an injury. This process is done with a Vasopneumatic …
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Not-so-fun fact: A little over 46% of the population has experienced knee pain. (1) There are many reasons why this happens, too, with osteoarthritis and obesity at the forefront. With exercise being a crucial part of living healthy, this begs the question: Should you exercise with knee pain? The short is: Yes, exercise generally helps …
Should you exercise with knee pain? Tips + Scientific insight. Read More »
Training for BJJ makes your body sore, leaving you thinking about the top BJJ recovery tips. Perhaps, you landed up with an injury and wish to get back to training as soon as possible. According to research, about 59% of trainers got a BJJ-related injury after 6 months of training. The same study also finds …
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Image Credit: Hyperice Pat’s guide to the NormaTec Arm Sleeve attachments for the NormaTec Pulse 2.0 Arm sleeves are definitely something we hear less of in the Sports Recovery industry, as let’s face it, they are relevant to less athletes than recovery boots. But nonetheless, they are useful to many athletes including BJJ athletes, kayakers, …
A guide to muscle recovery after working out and avoiding muscle soreness after exercise. By Pat Developing an exercise routine may be difficult. Scheduling time to workout, creating a balanced way, and setting objectives are challenging enough, but throw in the physical discomfort that comes with adjusting to that program and staying on track becomes …