Long ago, deep in the bowels of the Soviet Union, senior weightlifters would often tease their younger counterparts. When a young weightlifter missed a lift, he was required to run outside and jump in the ... Continue Reading
Is Hydrotherapy Actually Effective? (You Know, Ice Baths and Hot Water)
I knew ice baths had attained a certain cultural status in the fitness realm when I saw a friend getting into a barrel filled with ice water outside of his garage gym after training. Maybe it’s the ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Soak Muscle Recovery Bath Crystals
If you find yourself taking frequent ice baths or spending a significant portion of your week soaking in Epsom salts, The Soak is for you. This bath soaking product combines three ingredients – magnesium ... Continue Reading
Ice Water Immersion Improves Performance
In a recent article I wrote about the effects of cold water ingestion on exercise. The results were mixed, but promising. As a coach of MMA athletes this area is of particular interest, as I have long ... Continue Reading
Body Fat, Ice Baths, and My First Fitness Competition – Oh My!
OMG. I’ve committed to doing my first fitness competition in December. Apparently, I agreed to whittle down my body fat percentage to an acceptable level for the bikini division. My coach tells me I ... Continue Reading
