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Ice baths have long been a hot (or cold) topic in the world of recovery. Some athletes swear by them, while others claim they do more harm than good. Even scientific research seems to contradict each other, with studies supporting both sides. So why does everyone contradict themselves when it comes to ice baths? Let’s break it down. 1. “Ice Baths Reduce Inflammation!” vs. “Inflammation is Necessary for Recovery!” One of the biggest contradictions is whether reducing inflammation is helpful. Pro-Ice Bath Argument: Ice baths reduce inflammation and speed up recovery after intense

Running a marathon is more than just putting one foot in front of the other for 42 kilometers. It’s a test of endurance, preparation, and recovery. If you want to cross the finish line feeling strong, you need to train smart and recover smarter. One of the most effective tools to enhance both training and recovery? Compression boots. Let’s explore how you can level up your marathon prep and post-race recovery—and why tools from the Athletic Recovery Centre are your secret weapon. Prepping for Peak Performance The key to marathon success isn’t

Sports massage plays a fundamental role in athletic performance and recovery. However, not all massages are the same. Pre-event and post-event massages serve different objectives. Understanding these differences can help athletes maximize their performance and reduce injury risks. Pre-Event Sports Massage A pre-event massage can be incorporated into training in the days leading up to an event. The week of the competition, a sports massage can be used to: Increasing blood circulation – Enhanced blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to muscles, improving their elasticity and reducing the risk of strains. Enhance muscle flexibility

What is an Infrared Sauna? An infrared sauna uses infrared heaters to radiate infrared light. This light heats your body directly without warming the air around you. Unlike traditional saunas, which heat the air around you. The use of Infrared penetrates deeper into the skin, by approximately 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5.1 centimetres). This warms the body's tissues and allows for a more intense sweat at lower temperatures. The Infrared Sauna encourages detoxification, improved circulation, and helps in pain relief and muscle recovery. What is a Hot Rock Sauna? A

As most big corporate gym members know, a sauna after your workout makes you feel relaxed. The heat relieves those sore muscle symptoms and makes you feel great afterwards. What is an infrared sauna? Infrared saunas use infrared panels that utilise electromagnetic radiation to produce heat. Of this heat 80% is directly absorbed by your body since electromagnetic radiation heats up tissue before it heats up the air. This principle allows an infrared sauna to operate at lower temperatures (between 48˚C and 60˚C) compared to traditional saunas (between 65˚C and 82˚C) thereby

Ice Baths Ice baths/cryotherapy and contrast (hot and cold) therapy has been a very debated practice over many years. Ice baths are used by many professional athletes as part of their weekly, some daily recovery regime. The principle belief is that ice baths or cold water submersion allows you to recover faster and reduce muscle pain and soreness after intense training sessions or competition. From elite runners and cyclist to many professional rugby and football players, the post-workout ice bath is a common practice routine. In addition to the ice bath, some athletes do

It seems like stretching is a bit like visiting your mother-in-law: everyone knows you have to do it but no one really wants to. Are there any benefits to frequent stretching or is it just something to do while checking your e-mails after a hard day at the gym? Countless studies have shown that stretching has a multitude of benefits. Not only can it improve your sports performance but also your posture and relieve pain. Five benefits of stretching Maintains and increases flexibility and range of motion. Flexibility is essential to perform activities

Hyper volt percussion machine provides a deep tissue massage and release, by using high frequency percussions to tissue. The Hypervolt can produce percussions up to 3200 beats per minute. It’s used in conjunction with a sports massage and myofascial release techniques. https://youtu.be/SumrpXGFnLQ   Whats the benefits of the Hypervolt machine: Its all about the Blood-flow! Increasing blood flow or circulation to a area of tightness, pain or injury is your body’s primary way of healing itself. By doing exactly that it increases the amount of oxygen, nutrients and repair cells to be at the desired area of decreased function. The percussions of the