We all know by now that active recovery is better than passive recovery. It’s better to keep moving between sets than to sit on your butt. Physically, it helps flush out waste products, prevent blood pooling and lightheadedness, and keep you warm. Mentally, it keeps you focused and motivated. Moving between sets is one aspect…
In an interview with Stan “The Rhino” Efferding, the importance of active rehab is emphasized. Passive methods—such as massage, ultrasound, electronic muscle stimulation, Active Release Techniques (ART), and others—definitely have their place. But they aren’t a substitute for active rehab… they’re a way to facilitate it. Active methods will always trump passive ones. If you…
We all know by now that active recovery is better than passive recovery. It’s better to keep moving between sets than to sit on your butt. Physically, it helps flush out waste products, prevent blood pooling and lightheadedness, and keep you warm. Mentally, it helps you stay focused and motivated. Moving between sets is one…
Napping is a powerful restoration tool. Research suggests a biological need for midday naps, and according to Chad Waterbury, author of Huge in a Hurry, a short nap within an hour of finishing your workout is one of the most effective ways to enhance recovery. On non-training days, aim to nap between 1 p.m. and…
While aerobic training—often called cardio—has its place, excessive amounts can have long-term drawbacks. It may increase oxidative stress, accelerate cell aging, deplete trace minerals, elevate cortisol levels, slow metabolism, and reduce strength, speed, and power. Elevated cortisol, in particular, can negatively impact the body by decreasing thyroid function, breaking down muscle tissue, suppressing the immune…
In a recent interview, Gary Reinl, author of ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option, discussed the importance of lymphatic drainage. As Reinl puts it, the lymphatic system is essentially a drainage system that takes out the garbage. Think of it like a garbage disposer in your sink—it takes waste in from one end and disposes of…