At least once a week, take a salt bath for 20–30 minutes—ideally about an hour before bed. You can create a complete restoration soup by combining the following ingredients: Experiment with different combinations to see what works best for you. Providing the body with essential minerals in the right proportions is crucial for recovery. In…
Three healthcare professionals I visit regularly for soft-tissue work are Dr. Mae Chan, Mary Tam, and Vlodek Kluczynski. It would be unusual for two weeks to pass without seeing at least one of them. Here’s why. Mae is a chiropractor, acupuncturist, and active release techniques (ART) provider—an extraordinary multitasker! During a single session, she might…
Static stretching is most effective as a recovery tool when done separately from training rather than as a warm-up. However, if setting aside dedicated time for it is challenging, you can always multitask. Why not stretch while watching TV? The average American watches over four hours of television daily—you can easily dedicate an hour of…
Back in 2000, I had the chance to spend time with Dr. Mel Siff at his ranch in Colorado. He shared many secrets on advanced recovery techniques, including contrast hydrotherapy. Here are a few key points he mentioned: According to Siff, “it is not simply the temperature of a given modality, but also the level…
restore (r-stôr, -str): Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University A question I often receive is: “I’ve read so much about the importance of restoration, but to be honest, my life is crazy right now! How can I realistically fit this stuff in?” This is a common dilemma and one of the primary reasons…
Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy is the latest anti-aging craze. More and more people are considering this therapy to turn back the years. While it offers numerous benefits, there is one major drawback. A quick look at the literature reveals the trade-off that comes with GH therapy. In Growth Hormone and Aging by Bartke et…
In the past, there was a great topical formulation that worked wonders for athletes. It was called Zanagen Ignite. This stuff brought heat to the area, significantly reduced pain, and noticeably improved muscle performance and size. All you had to do was apply Ignite about 30 minutes before your workout, and the results were amazing!…
Calves are stubborn. They’re like that boxer with an iron chin. If you want some knockout growth, you need to hit them hard with methods that work, hit them from all angles, and hit them often. Only then will you win the battle with your fiercest foe. Let’s take a look at what your training…
When it comes to bodybuilding, illusion is everything. Building well-developed delts and lats can create that classic “V” taper and make your waist appear smaller, but balance is key. If these muscles aren’t developed proportionally, the illusion can be distorted. Larry Scott was known for having narrow clavicles, yet through targeted exercises, hard work, and…
Sometimes we veer off track with our food choices, and a detox can help reset our system. Here’s a simple two-step process to get you back on the path to optimal health: If all goes well, you should drop a few pounds, boost your energy levels, and feel revitalized!