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Cold plunge therapy sits in an interesting place in the recovery landscape. The evidence for short-term recovery benefits and ...

Among all the aspects athletes and trainers neglect is getting the proper amount of sleep to boost the process of muscle recovery. But that’s the time when actual magic happens. Regardless of whatever ...

Muscle scraping, or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), is a therapeutic technique used to enhance muscle recovery, release tension, and improve mobility. It combines ancient ...

Research shows many benefits in the use of creatine supplements in women. Experts explain how to use creatine, what creatine ...

The following cheat-sheet will give you an idea of how many rest days you need a week, depending on your goals: ...

If you’re someone who trains hard, you probably already know that recovery is just as crucial as the workout itself. But to get out the tight kinks and relieve sore muscles, there is a debate about ...

A new study finds that even after weight returns in anorexia nervosa, muscle strength may remain impaired, with implications ...

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