As athletes, we are constantly trying to hack our way to better training sessions and better performances. Well, you might just miss out on one of the simplest things to implement that’s not only incredibly important and effective but free! Learn to breathe properly and see the difference.

Cupping therapy has been widely used in the East for centuries but has only become a more popular recovery modality in the West over the last five or six years. Is it just a fad, or is it right for you? Read More

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) have you hobbling around like “The Walking Dead“? We did an in-depth look into some of the more modern methods of alleviating pain and getting you back to work. Some might surprise you. Read More

Part 3 of 3 in our series we discuss the role of the central nervous system in stretching, how you can use stretching as a tool for recovery or injury prevention, and how you should use it properly as an elite athlete.

In part II we will look into more of the muscle anatomy and mechanisms behind muscle contraction and touch upon what we might lose. How can prolonged stretching or excessive stretching affect our bodies?

Stretching has been something we’ve endorsed through the ages for a legion of supposed benefits, but might it be doing more harm than good? Read More

You may want to think about cooling it on the post-workout ice. Here’s an in-depth look into the science behind using ice for recovery and why it may be more harmful than helpful to your gains.

Athletes and “normies” alike suffer from heel pain. What could it be, and is it treatable without surgery?