active rest

Recover Faster From CrossFit Open WODs With 3 Simple Stretches

Recover Faster From CrossFit Open WODs With 3 Simple Stretches

Use these simple stretches to rest and recover from those taxing Open workouts.
How Your Recovery Relates Directly to Your Performance

How Your Recovery Relates Directly to Your Performance

Want to get stronger, perform better, and increase your power? The answer lies in your recovery.
The Relation Between Rest Interval Mode and Duration in Sprint Training

The Relation Between Rest Interval Mode and Duration in Sprint Training

A new study found when it comes to recovery mode and duration, the interaction between the two is what matters most in optimizing sprint performance.
The Deload: The Path to Bigger, Faster and Stronger

The Deload: The Path to Bigger, Faster and Stronger

Deload weeks are a necessary component for looking good naked, maximizing performance, and long-term training.
Swimming May Be the Best Method of Recovery for All Athletes

Swimming May Be the Best Method of Recovery for All Athletes

New research shows improved performance and recovery ability when using swimming as active recovery. It might be the best way to recovery for the majority of hard-training athletes, not just swimmers.
Use Active Rest to Build More Muscle

Use Active Rest to Build More Muscle

Everybody is excited about interval training, but what do you do during the rest? Is there a BEST way to rest? What if resting correctly could help you build muscle AND cardiovascular endurance?