Have you heard about turmeric lately? From the health-food store to your Instagram feed, turmeric is no longer the obscure root found in the depths of your spice drawer. Now it’s being touted as the next “superfood” due its powerful health benefits. But what is turmeric good for, exactly? Traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Chinese …
Got cramps? For years, coaches and trainers have been touting pickle juice as a performance booster and recovery aid, but is this just an old wives’ tale or is pickle juice actually helpful? While some people are skeptical about pickle juice’s purported benefits, others have sworn by it for literally centuries. To help make sense …
At first a sauna may sound like a luxurious spa treatment, but in fact it is much more than that. A sauna is a great source of health benefits beyond just stress relief and relaxation. I freely admit that I never made ‘taking a sauna’ a priority till this past year when some amazing research …
Your body takes a beating when you play pickleball or exercise, but the recovery phase is just as important as the training phase. While it’s essential to give your body a break and rest, there’s a new way to power through your recovery period: active recovery. But what is active recovery and is it better …
Pain in the hip flexors is a very common complaint among athletes and people who are physically active. It can have many different causes, ranging from weakness, tightness, misuse, and overuse. In this post, we’ll explore what they are, why they hurt and what you can do to ease the discomfort. I used to struggle …
Finding ways to improve performance and recovery can be a never-ending quest. If you’re an athlete, you know how important it is to stay on top of your game. If you’re an aging athlete like me, you know your brain still thinks it’s young, but your body doesn’t quite move or recover as quickly as …
Does the idea of plunging into a pool of icy cold water conjure images of brave souls in Scandinavian cultures? These days, that image includes that of thrill-seekers and extreme athletes. I first began by taking cold showers in 2019 after a friend had written a book on the topic. But cold plunge isn’t just …
Nothing beats a great stretching routine to keep your body in peak physical shape, and one of the most popular stretches out there is known as the “world’s greatest stretch”. I was first introduced to it by Dr. Arash Maghsoodi of [P]REHAB in episode 21 of my podcast. I have since made it a part …
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If you’re an athlete, regular exerciser, or into any physical activity, then you know how hard it is to keep up and perform your best with tight hamstrings. Ever since I was in elementary school, I’ve been plagued by tight hamstrings… but why? Hamstrings become tight and cause discomfort when muscles become shortened and lose …
Introduction I once had someone tell me the secret to them starting their tournament day was a can of Monster energy drink. I’m not one to judge; I start the day with two cups of coffee plus MCT oil. However, seemingly harmless energy drinks are not as helpful, or even safe, as they seem. Several …
