Creatine is one of the most popular supplements among athletes and bodybuilders, and for good reason. Unlike many of the more dubious options, it has solid scientific backing for its multiple benefits in performance and recovery. That doesn’t mean every person should take it all the time, but it’s certainly a serious contender. Let’s start […]
Recovery isn’t just about physical rehabilitation. If you’re feeling fatigued, moody, agitated and depressed, it may mean you haven’t done enough to recover psychologically. You need to take care of your mind just like you do your body. That’s especially true when you’re putting it under a lot of stress. I’m not just talking about
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If stem cells are all about growth, healing and regeneration, surely the best way to encourage their presence in your body is to practice a more regenerative lifestyle, right? Things like what you eat and how you exercise change your body, removing the bad stuff and increasing the good. Few things serve a more regenerative
Stem cell therapy may sound like something from science fiction, but in many ways, this pioneering area of medical research is still reliant on the old and familiar tropes of healthcare. Yes, stem cells have an almost magical ability to change and regenerate, opening a vast range of possibilities for treating countless illnesses and disorders,
Two of the most common recovery techniques seem like opposites. One involves applying heat to your aching muscles, the other involves cold. Yet these two common forms of treatment often come together. Which one is more effective depends on the type of pain. Heat therapy could more accurately be called warm therapy. High temperatures can
We know our bodies and health change as we grow older. Does that mean our recovery times change, too? Has anyone ever actually measured it? Does it matter if you’re well-trained or a novice? Does it apply to all types of exercise? A study was released in January 2022 looking at exactly that (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8822894/). Specifically,
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So, you’ve put together your exercise plan, and you’ve very carefully and responsibly included time for recovery. How much time? How do you know when you’ve recovered enough to start training again? Recovery is a multifaceted process, and so are all the different methods of assessing it. You need to keep track of the physiological
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Recovery in the exercise context serves two purposes. It allows you to heal from all the little muscle tears that are a natural part of working out, and it ensures you are in the best place to perform in your next session. It looks both backward and forward. When you’re thinking about recovery, you need
Flexibility isn’t just about your physical bendiness. It can also mean flexibility of thought and your willingness to listen to new ideas and try new approaches. Rather than clinging rigidly to established techniques, try to motivate yourself to be a little more creative in your attitude toward your own health. We sometimes get bogged down
I’ve mentioned more than once that exercise can be easier when you do it as part of a group. Fitness communities can be an important part of health, but what exactly is a fitness community? How do you build one, and how do you make it last? In the broadest sense, a fitness community is
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