Since we touched on sleep in our previous recovery tips, I figured it was only logical to follow up with an article on how to actually do it. Now that might seem a bit odd, someone telling you how to sleep. You know how, and at night you get tired an whenever you do it’s [...]
I will conclude the week, albeit a little bit later than I would have like, with a summary of when to use the recovery methods I outlined earlier.
Daily:
With exception to the obvious, such as proper sleep and nutrition, I will add that contrast showers and stretching should be used daily. Contrast baths are great [...]
Bath salts are a wonderful, natural thing which have been around for centuries. The variety which we will focus on today is often sold under the name Epsom Salt, and is simply Magnesium Sulfate. Benefits include reduced inflammation, detoxification, cosmetic benefits such as reduced water weight, and relaxation. This is a very simple tip, and [...]
Massage is a wonderful thing for recovery, and if you have ever had a professional one performed on you then you know exactly what I’m saying. However, a lot of us either don’t have the time or the money to regularly see a masseuse, and so in today’s recovery tip I’ll detail self-massage, which can [...]
I’m starting the week off with this tip about contrast showers, also known as hydrotherapy, because it is my favorite regardless of whether or not I am sore. I do these daily just for the invigoration! They really help get your blood pumping. The premise is simple - start with a shower as cold as [...]
Given that I have a diet which consists primarily of meats, fresh fruits and vegetables that often breaks that 4,000 Calorie mark daily, I am often asked how I can afford to eat so much. I must either be rich, or so dedicated that I’m willing to sacrifice a large percentage of my budget towards [...]
Intermittent fasting is by far my favorite way to keep myself lean, while still gaining mass and endurance all the while eating anything wholesome I want. There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there right now regarding I.F. and in this article I hope to dispell some of those myths and guide you [...]
For all of you who are sitting around gloating that you laid off the booze last night, learning what happened when you downed all those sodas instead might make you a tad regretful…
I stumbled upon this site which claims the following things happen to your body when you drink soda:
In The First 10 minutes: 10 [...]
I always see lots of references to running around the ‘net, but never any references on how to run! Running is simple, yet it is certainly possible to do it badly if you’re either not used to it or just impatient in your learning and adapting (as with any sport of course)…
I know a lot [...]
Five rounds for time of:
400 meter run
95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps
This one makes me feel better about the wine I’ll be having later. Damn near puked up lunch!
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