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Recovery is an important aspect of any training program, so stop neglecting it and learn about the world’s best athletes and my own recovery tips and tactics in these articles. Learn about the best foods for recovery, sauna and cold for recovery, over-training, adrenal fatigue, recovery gear like electro muscular stimulation devices and compression gear, the best supplements for recovery, how much time you need between workouts, advanced biohacks for recovery, and much more!

12 Nov

Articles, Recovery

Biohacking Recovery: The Big Problem With Curcumin, What To Use Instead, & A Brand New Formula For Blasting Your Recovery Through The Roof.

Posted by Jeff Bonczewski
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November 15, 2019

Turmeric, pictured above in all of its whole, unadulterated glory is everywhere nowadays—supplements, beauty products, salad dressings, fancy overpriced lattes; it's even made its way into chocolate. You've probably had your fingers or countertops...

17 Sep

Articles, Recovery

10 Ways To Biohack Back Pain Associated With Exercise (& Why Your Back Gets Injured In The First Place)

Posted by Ben Greenfield
17 comments
November 11, 2019

Not that I'm ever known to do this, but I recently did something quite biomechanically stupid. A couple Saturdays ago, I raced a triathlon. I raced hard. I won the triathlon, actually. But despite keeping...

07 Aug

Articles, Recovery

Why You Should Never Use Ibuprofen Again (And 7 Natural Alternatives For Joint Pain & Muscle Repair).

Posted by Ben Greenfield
13 comments
November 17, 2019

It's now common knowledge—especially with the plethora of studies out there on the effects of painkillers on kidney toxicity and muscle damage—that ibuprofen, Advil and any other NSAIDs absolutely wreak havoc on your liver,...

01 May

Articles, Recovery

The Ultimate Guide To DIY Cold Thermogenesis: The Cold Tub Secrets Of Some Of The Top Biohackers On The Planet & How To Make Your Own Cold Tub Setup.

Posted by Marge Aberásturi
31 comments
October 28, 2019

With ten pale, blue fingers, I white-knuckled the steering wheel of my Toyota RAV4 and strained to remember how to turn on the engine. After staring blankly through the windshield at the parking lots...

10 Apr

Articles, Biohacking, Recovery

Amniotic Stem Cell Injections, Advanced Muscle Integration Technique, High Dose Vitamin C Therapy & More: A Health Hacking Journey

Posted by Marge Aberásturi
23 comments
January 15, 2019

Three weeks ago, I traveled to Salt Lake City for a three-day "health hacking journey" that involved advanced muscle integration technique, high dose vitamin C therapy, stem cell injections and more. I received so...

20 Mar

Articles, Brain, Fitness, Recovery

5 Shocking Findings That Suggest Endurance Could All Be In Your Head (& 3 Ways To Fool Your Brain).

Posted by Marge Aberásturi
7 comments
March 20, 2018

As I've written about before, I'm a complete book nerd, and I read a book a day. As an exercise physiologist, I'm especially intrigued with books that delve into the science of suffering (er,...

07 Nov

Articles, Recovery

8 Weapons To Give Yourself A Full Body Massage (Without A Massage Therapist)

Posted by Ben Greenfield
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June 18, 2018

Alright, it's been quite some time since I posted my quite popular "Metabolic Mobility Routine", during which I taught you how to combine a cardiovascular workout and a foam rolling routine for an all-in-one...

31 Oct

Articles, Recovery

7 Natural Alternatives to NSAIDs (& My “Nutrient Shotgun Approach” To Tackling Exercise-Induced Soreness & Aggravation).

Posted by Ben Greenfield
20 comments
May 28, 2018

It's now common knowledge, especially with these most recent studies on the effects of painkillers on kidney toxicity and muscle damage, that ibuprofen, Advil and any other NSAID's absolutely wreak havoc on your liver,...

16 May

Articles, Recovery

How to Recover Like Wolverine from X-Men: Part 2

Posted by Marge Aberásturi
1 comment
June 18, 2018

The second part of last week's episode is live, so head over now to Get-Fit-Guy and check it out. Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article,...

09 May

Articles, Recovery

How to Recover Like Wolverine from X-Men: Part 1

Posted by Marge Aberásturi
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June 18, 2018

New week, new episode, so head over now to Get-Fit-Guy and check it out. Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article, accompanied by a short 5-10 minute...

04 Apr

Articles, Recovery

How I Healed My Low Back Pain Naturally: Part II

Posted by Marge Aberásturi
3 comments
June 18, 2018

Here's a sneak peek of the latest episode at Get-Fit-Guy. Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article, accompanied by a short 5-10 minute audio version of that...

28 Mar

Articles, Recovery

How I Healed My Low Back Pain Naturally: Part I

Posted by Marge Aberásturi
7 comments
June 18, 2018

It's time for another sneak peek of a new episode over at Get-Fit-Guy. Each week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I produce a free, easy-to-read article, accompanied by a short 5-10 minute audio version...

08 Dec

Articles, Recovery

Four Natural Ways I Fix My Joints, Bones And Injuries Fast (Without Drugs And Surgery)

Posted by Ben Greenfield
77 comments
November 17, 2019

Now that I'm doing a lot of obstacle racing (see photo above, in which I'm clambering over a wall in my last Spartan race), I'm getting a fair share of scrapes, bruises, sprains, and strains - more...

28 Apr

Articles, Recovery

5 Ways The Underrecovery Monster Is Destroying Your Fitness.

Posted by Ben Greenfield
2 comments
June 4, 2018

How long have you been squatting, bench pressing or pulling the same amount of weight every time you step into the gym? How long have you stepped on the scale and witnessed the same body...

24 Jun

Articles, Recovery

23 Proven Tips For Rapid Recovery (Techniques, Gear, And Nutrition Advice To Help You Bounce Back With Lightning Speed).

Posted by Ben Greenfield
20 comments
November 4, 2019

I vividly remember the days when I shared an office (for three years) with a sports medicine physician. All day long, marathoners, triathletes, cyclists, and weekend warriors would come through the medical clinic door...

17 Jun

Articles, Recovery

25 Ways To Know With Laser-Like Accuracy If Your Body Is Truly Recovered And Ready To Train

Posted by Ben Greenfield
30 comments
October 17, 2018

Welcome to the next chapter of "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Life". In this chapter, you're going to learn exactly how to know if your body is recovered. In the last chapter, "How The Under-Recovery...

12 Jun

Articles, Recovery

How The Under-Recovery Monster Is Completely Eating Up Your Precious Training Time

Posted by Ben Greenfield
23 comments
June 4, 2018

In case you hadn't noticed or are new to this site, I'm blogging a book right now called "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Life". And writing a book is hard. Arduous. Demanding, Draining. At other...

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