I did a quick video on the best way to sleep, and that includes naps. Sleeping is the best recovery tool, yet so many athletes abuse it by not using enough of it. Here is the Executive summary for those who don't have 4 minutes to watch the video. Sleep in multiples of your REM sleep … [Read more...] about Easy Guide to Sleep and Naps
Recovery
7 Questions for the Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stim Units
Below is a Q&A with Derek Hansen, the founder of Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stimulation devices. Click here for more information on the SpeedCoach EMS. Question 1: First of all, I understand you recommended the Globus system on freelapusa.com. Why do you simply prefer that device? … [Read more...] about 7 Questions for the Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stim Units
4 Most Important Factors in Sports Nutrition [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Vitamins, Minerals, and Sports Supplements market alone is worth $32 Billion (2012 figures). And that is not including food such as "healthy snacks" and real food items. You can be as simple as choosing plain water and eating real wholesome (organic) food. Yes, this works! Nutrition … [Read more...] about 4 Most Important Factors in Sports Nutrition [INFOGRAPHIC]
Recovery and Regeneration with Marco Cardinale
I had the pleasure of interviewing 6 top coaches and sport scientists around the world for the upcoming IAAF New Studies in Athletics journal. It's a paid printed edition, with the digital version available free of charge after 2 years. So my 2014 articles are not available until next year. The … [Read more...] about Recovery and Regeneration with Marco Cardinale
The Importance of Magnesium
As an athlete, you may be told by your coach or treating therapist to take magnesium, particularly if you have a history of cramps. Have you ever wondered why this supplement is prescribed and why your body may be deficient in it? Magnesium is a vital mineral required by just about every organ in … [Read more...] about The Importance of Magnesium
What exactly is Active Recovery?
What is active recovery? Have you ever had one of those killer sessions and thought this is going to hurt tomorrow? You know the ones where you can trouble ahead. Feel the lactic pumping into your legs. Photo credits: Copyright Usain Bolt Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) peaks anywhere … [Read more...] about What exactly is Active Recovery?
Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 3]
This is Part 3 of a multi-part article. Please read Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 1] first. Then read Part 2 here. In this article, I'm going to discuss several more key passive recovery topics. Many of these you will be familiar with, but hopefully I can provide you with … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 3]
Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 2]
This is Part 2 of a multi-part article. Please read Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 1] first. In part #1 of this series I discussed the first half of passive recovery modalities that athletes can and should use on a regular basis, and now let us analyze the … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Recovery Training for Athletes [Part 2]
Prevent Hamstring Pulls by Fixing & Detecting Weak Hamstrings
I hear this crap all the time. An athlete pulls their hamstring from overreaching or fatigue in a sprint event, then the coach tells him (or her) to heal up, and start strengthening the hamstring by doing hamstring curls in the gym. (NOTE: if you pulled your hamstring, read my article on … [Read more...] about Prevent Hamstring Pulls by Fixing & Detecting Weak Hamstrings
Anatomy Train & the Missing Link: The Importance of Slings & Chains in Athletes
The human body is made up of approximately 206 bones, 340 joints, 640 muscle and 900 ligaments. These are rather big numbers when you add them together, and this doesn't include the dense and complex neurological system that coordinates all these processes. None of these 2086 structural … [Read more...] about Anatomy Train & the Missing Link: The Importance of Slings & Chains in Athletes
