Recovery

I believe your post-workout meal is one of the most important meals of your day. Let's look at why it's so important and what you can do to promote the best possible recovery nutrition.

What is going on in your blood during recovery? And when are you actually recovered? Scientists looked at markers for inflammation and injury and how long they stick around after a workout.

The pain of a post-workout ice bath has achieved a mythical status amongst athletes, but is it actually doing anything? And what about those dreadful contrast showers?

Music isn't just for motivation during a workout. New research shows that music can help you clear lactic acid and recover faster AFTER your workout, too.

The Trigger Point Therapy Kit and GRID Foam Roller. The Theracane. The Power Stick. The AcuBall Kit. Find out why you might need these items and how they will enhance your performance.

The first quarter of the year is complete and it's time to assess your training program. Where do you fall - into the good, the bad, or the ugly? Let's take a look and see how to get or stay on track.

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week: para-athlete Cleuton Nunes, recovery tips, handstand walking, and more!

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week: foam rolling, the shoulder, Kill Cliff, CrossFit, & more!

What is a "screen" and what is the goal of corrective exercise? Let's take a look at how to screen, what the goal is, and how we can examine and correct the basic squat movement.

The Soak, a muscle recovery bath soak, combines three ingredients – magnesium sulfate, peppermint, and eucalyptus – to supercharge your recovery.

You've injured your lower back and you want to get back to training. What is the best way to proceed? What will help you heal up well so you can continue training? Here's my advice as a doctor.