Recovery

6 Ways to Sleep & Wake Up Well Rested

by Justyn Warner October 29, 2011

We all have a lot going on in our lives and wish there were more hours within the day. From school to work, training to time with family, finding time to get a great nights sleep can sometimes be hard. Getting 7-8 hours of sleep will definitely aid in your recovery for another days practice. [...]

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Quick Tip to Fight those Shin Splints

by Ian Warner October 9, 2011

I know I know they are so annoying. They hurt every step but not bad enough to quit practicing because then you look like a chump, I get. Here is the key though; you have to keep them under control. You can’t do nothing and just hope that they go away, because they won’t.

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Could We Be Training All Wrong in North America?

by Ian Warner December 1, 2010

Could it be that the way we lift in North America is not the best way to lift as an athlete? Do we not open up our minds enough to what people are doing around the rest of the world? Remember back when I wrote “Lift Less Weight Fast or More Weight Slow?“, it was [...]

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The Truth Behind Protein For Athletes

by Justyn Warner October 20, 2010

As an athlete, you always look for nutrients that give you that competitive edge. Walk into any nutrition store, and you are overwhelmed with soooo many products it’s insane! The guy behind the counter (an unlicensed and uneducated salesman) tells you all about his latest and greatest products fresh from the warehouse. But, how much [...]

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(Athlete’s Tool Belt) SKINS Compression

by Justyn Warner October 15, 2010

Training is all about recovery. How quickly can you recover from today’s practice to be able to train hard again for tomorrow or the next workout? This month’s Athlete’s Tool Belt are the popular SKINS compression clothing. My brother and I have been using them for a year now, going into our second season, and [...]

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(Athlete’s Tool Belt) New Performance Rubs

by Justyn Warner September 17, 2010

Need a performance rub that stay’s hot for a longer duration? Let’s go even further… What about a post-recovery rub that helps with healing and recovery for when you’re done working out? Tiger Balm, A535, Icy/Hot can’t do that for you… but these new performance rubs can! Check It Out!

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CGP #35: Massages Can Be A Powerful Ally

by Justyn Warner September 16, 2010

There are so many benefits to the addition of massage in your weekly routine. Many athletes now consider this an important part of their recovery process. It helps them recover quicker for another day of practice, prevent injuries, train more efficiently with the end result of improving performances. So why else are massages such an [...]

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10 Activities for an Active Rest

by Justyn Warner August 17, 2010

My season is finally finished (it could have been longer, but wasn’t meant to be). So now the focus for me is starting to prepare for the next season starting today. It’s definitely important to take a well deserved rest after finishing a long season, but many feel guilty when they take a day or [...]

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CGP #16: Have Your Recovery Drink Ready for After Practice

by Justyn Warner August 4, 2010

I crave my recovery drink by the time my practice is finished. I just burned a whole tank of gas from a day’s work, and it’s time to head to the gas station and re-fuel my tank back up to get ready for another one! This is definitely an important aspect of your training and [...]

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Get Your Roll On

by Ian Warner June 14, 2010

Every athlete who cares about their ability to recover for tomorrow’s workout should have already of tried the foam roller numerous times. The world of rolling is so much bigger than just the foam roller. The foam roller has it uses; it is great for rolling out larger muscles like the quads; when you are [...]

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