News — Fitness & Recovery

When your brain senses stress, whether physical or mental, it activates what scientists call the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, or HPA axis. In plain English, this is your body’s stress communication line. The brain sends a signal. The pituitary gland relays the message. The adrenal glands release cortisol.

Brad King, MS, MFS If you’re like most people who exercise, you probably never bother stretching, and if you do, you stretch before your workout to warmup. But according to myriad research, stretching (either before or after a workout) is not all that beneficial when it comes to muscle recovery or reducing chance of injury. Don’t fret, there’s a much better and safer way to recover from a workout and it’s not nearly as painful to do! Introducing Active Recovery. Active recovery involves concluding a workout by engaging in low-intensity exercises and cool-down activities immediately after finishing. Recent research shows...

The following guide will walk you through ten crucial steps for optimal recovery and amplified outcomes. So if you’re ready to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of overtraining and improper recovery methods, let’s get started!