The Rec Room

Is there a magic elixir that whisks away soreness and repairs muscles at the speed of light? No, not really (outside illegal PEDS) but there is certainly an overlooked element of recovery that harnesses the innate functions of the body...

What is inflammation? We all know it best by redness, swelling, and pain. But contrary to popular belief, inflammation isn't caused by red blood cells. It's actually primarily caused by white blood cells, which means inflammation is an immune response....

Theragun percussion massagers are becoming the go-to device for both professional and amateur baseball players. This percussion massage gun is a unique way to loosen up muscles, improve range of motion, and reduce inflammation. No matter what league you play...

Table of Contents Introduction History Overview: What Is Contrast Therapy? Benefits of Contrast Therapy Timing the Intervals (Alternating Hot/Cold) DIY Hot/Cold Therapy Best Hot/Cold Therapy Equipment Introduction If you’ve ever stepped out of a hot tub in the cold of...

Tennis players are known for their high level of skill and athleticism. Although this high intensity doesn't come without cost. Tennis is hard on the body and, therefore, requires a comprehensive recovery regime. To help you ease tennis related joint...

The Conquer 100 On March 1, 2020, James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence set out to complete what many would consider impossible, completing 100 consecutive long-distance triathlons in his hometown of Lindon, Utah- a feat which he termed the Conquer 100. While...

The golf swing is a motion that frequently causes overuse injury. For this reason, golfers typically suffer from pain in the lower back, elbows, knees, and shoulders. To help relieve any injuries or general soreness, try this Theragun for golf...

Nutrition can be tricky and is highly individual when training for an Ironman event. Trial and error is key when it comes to dialing in your race day needs. Here are some tips to help! There are 2 major things...

Introduction: What are BCAAs? BCAAs or Branched Chain Amino Acids, are a group of amino acids found in a variety of foods as part of proteins. They are also sold as supplements and have a number of claimed benefits. What...